Ph drops during transportation to LFS for testing

[Stephen8169301]

If I bring my water to the LFS in a sandwich bag have them test it will ph have a slight dip during transportation? My ph when it gets tested always sits around 7.9.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Yes, that drop is normal, and a test around 7.9 at the LFS is OK.

 

[Stephen8169301]

Yes, that drop is normal, and a test around 7.9 at the LFS is OK.

They sold me eight.four should I even use it? I don’t have a good ph tester yet that’s why I go to lfs every Friday

 

[Reef.]

They sold me eight.four should I even use it? I don’t have a good ph tester yet that’s why I go to lfs every Friday

No, the ph you have seems good, if it’s still 7.9 after being in a sealed bag.
Even if it wasn’t good, using a ph buffer is not ideal, the ph boost will be temporary and play havoc with your alkilinity.

 

[Stephen8169301]

No, the ph you have seems good, if it’s still 7.9 after being in a sealed bag.
Even if it wasn’t good, using a ph buffer is not ideal, the ph boost will be temporary and play havoc with your alkilinity.

Awesome thank you for your help!

 

[Reef.]

Awesome thank you for your help!

Many people don’t even test ph, I use API ph kit, seems to get good reviews, the pens work out very expensive, with all the storage fluids and calibration fluids needed, the probes need replacing often, and they don’t seem that accurate either.

As long as you have good surface movement and the room the tank is in is well aired, with a window open if possible and is not full of people, then your ph should be fine, increasing your ph above the measures I have just stated is a deep rabbit hole, and you are only looking at a small increase if your ph is already at a good range.

If a new reefer, your time could be better spent worrying about other parameters and keeping them stable, you will get far better results for your tank.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

They sold me eight.four should I even use it? I don’t have a good ph tester yet that’s why I go to lfs every Friday

Eight four is a typical alkalinity supplement, and not the best one with a pH boosting benefit. Use it only as much as you need alk. The pH 8.4 claims are misleading and should be ignored.

 

[Stephen8169301]

Many people don’t even test ph, I use API ph kit, seems to get good reviews, the pens work out very expensive, with all the storage fluids and calibration fluids needed, the probes need replacing often, and they don’t seem that accurate either.

As long as you have good surface movement and the room the tank is in is well aired, with a window open if possible and is not full of people, then your ph should be fine, increasing your ph above the measures I have just stated is a deep rabbit hole, and you are only looking at a small increase if your ph is already at a good range.

If a new reefer, your time could be better spent worrying about other parameters and keeping them stable, you will get far better results for your tank.

Awesome thank you for that I am new it’s been up for about 4 months now and never had a fish tank before so I really listen to what people tell me especially at the lfs

 

[Reef.]

Awesome thank you for that I am new it’s been up for about 4 months now and never had a fish tank before so I really listen to what people tell me especially at the lfs

You will soon learn to listen to a few people, then make up your own mind as there are more than one way to do things.

No offence to your LFS but in my experience they are not the most reliable places for information, listen to what they say but as you have done in this case, do a little more research before acting.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

No offence to your LFS but in my experience they are not the most reliable places for information, listen to what they say but as you have done in this case, do a little more research before acting.

Especially when that advice is something to buy. lol

 

[38bill]

Would the ph drop if transported in something like a glass container that is filled completely full (no air)?

 

[Stephen8169301]

You will soon learn to listen to a few people, then make up your own mind as there are more than one way to do things.

No offence to your LFS but in my experience they are not the most reliable places for information, listen to what they say but as you have done in this case, do a little more research before acting.

Totally Agree thank you for your input and the help

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Would the ph drop if transported in something like a glass container that is filled completely full (no air)?

Yes, bacteria lower the pH.

 

[38bill]

Yes, bacteria lower the pH.

Ahhhh, I forgot about those little guys.