PH Probe
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How/where do you read it?
Would this be a better option: https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/pinpoint-ph-monitor.html ?
Dr. Reef
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The second one you mentioned is a complete meter and probe most likely single Junction because it does not mention
Dr. Reef
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If you own a controller like apex or reefkeeper etc. Those probes should connect directly on to the controller via bnc connections.
BoomCorals
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Most systems will come with ph, temp at minimum. Many also include ORP and salinity. Temp is the best monitor though. It can control your heaters. GHL and Apex are the two biggest reef controllers.S
Sorry, should have been more clear... forgive me, as I am still learning.
I am looking for a complete monitoring system (just for PH for right now).
Dr. Reef
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i wouldnt waste $75-100 on a ph monitoring system. its a value you soon will forgot even to check. i would invest into a controller like Neptune apex or GHL. apex just upgraded to a new version last year and the older ones are for sale for quarter of the price they used to be. if it comes with probes fine so be it if not then you can add them later. it will help you a lot over time. very easy and customizeble.
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If monitoring is what you are after, and if the thought of replacing consumables every month doesn't deter you, the seneye reef monitors are pretty cool.
Online charts and alarms for pH, temp and ammonia and light.
It even functions as a pretty decent PAR meter.
It monitors the kind of things that never go wrong. But if something large happens and ammonia spikes you will know.
pH monitoring and alerting is probably the least important feature in sea water. But you got it.
O use them to alarm me if the co2 bottle is empty in my planted tank. The pH swing can be severe and dangerous. That way I see it before it becomes a problem.
And it's great peace of mind on holidays.
I bought a old GHL computer without online capability. I guess if I had that I would not bother with it.
The ammonia monitoring is still a USP though.
Online charts and alarms for pH, temp and ammonia and light.
It even functions as a pretty decent PAR meter.
It monitors the kind of things that never go wrong. But if something large happens and ammonia spikes you will know.
pH monitoring and alerting is probably the least important feature in sea water. But you got it.
O use them to alarm me if the co2 bottle is empty in my planted tank. The pH swing can be severe and dangerous. That way I see it before it becomes a problem.
And it's great peace of mind on holidays.
I bought a old GHL computer without online capability. I guess if I had that I would not bother with it.
The ammonia monitoring is still a USP though.
Doesn't the PH level go down in time, and it needs to always be between 8 and 8.4?
Would something like this work: https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/apex-jr-controller-neptune-systems.html ? Not sure if this is the newer or older model....
chipmunkofdoom2
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This is not correct. Though a pH close to that of natural seawater is better for several reasons, many successful reef tanks do just fine at a pH below 8.0. On top of that, you really can't control pH in reef aquaria with conventional means. The only reliable way to control pH in reef aquaria is to control dissolved CO2, which is difficult. Most homes have elevated CO2, and most methods of removing CO2 from the surrounding air (soda lime, air exchangers, opening windows) are not always possible depending on your situation.
If you want to monitor pH just to know what it is, that's fine. I absolutely would not say that it needs to be between 8.0 and 8.4. I actually have no way at all of even measuring pH because in my situation there's not much I can do to affect it anyway.
Dr. Reef
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After tank is established pH generally will settle into a range usually between 7.8 to 8.3. If tank is running that range thats about all you need. I havent checked ph in years. Mine runs 7.9 to 8.1 anyday.
BoomCorals
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Don't chase PH. If anything if you have a sudden change in your daily PH levels, that is more of an alert to have you figure out why the sudden change. But my PH is 7.7 to 8.2 daily, and nothing in my tanks care. 
Good to know! My local store said it is too low (7.79), and sent me home with some buffer, 2 tsb/day for several days. I will not use the buffer anymore then.
It sounds like I might be ready for CUC then, as my ammonia was only .1 and nitrie was .3, and salinity, 1.024.
It sounds like I might be ready for CUC then, as my ammonia was only .1 and nitrie was .3, and salinity, 1.024.
Dr. Reef
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all pH buffers are alkalinity buffers, there is really not a thing as pH buffer. 7.79 is fine as long as it doesnt dip below 7.7. air out the tank room. runa line outside the house into skimmer, run opposite hours lighting schedule and grow some aglae in refugium etc.
BoomCorals
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Lower than 7.7 is fine too. I’d say 7.5 or lower and you might have some struggles. Again I would never chase PH numbers.
