PH

[MaddReefer]

Im currently dosing vinegar , I have a 450g 96x42x24. My Ph is 7.6 - 7.9. If I tried bio pellets would there be less of an affect on the ph ? Ive got a 5ft skimmer plumbed with outside air coming in. Looking for a way to increase PH like a million other people. Any other options ?

 

[((FORDTECH))]

Wow that’s crazy low . I would guess and say you are also running a cal reactor ?

 

[MaddReefer]

Wow that’s crazy low . I would guess and say you are also running a cal reactor ?

No reactor dosing 2 part. My house has 7ft ceilings, that probably doesnt help. PH is fine if I open the doors, Gets hot in florida though.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

All types of organic carbon dosing end up largely as CO2, which lowers pH. Vinegar does a lot of the pH drop initially, while vodka does more later when it is metabolized. Pellets too. Spreading out the drop can be beneficial and make the drop Less overall as the tank has a chance to blue off the excess CO2.

for manual Vinegar dosing, it can have its pH raised with calcium hydroxide.

 

[MaddReefer]

All types of organic carbon dosing end up largely as CO2, which lowers pH. Vinegar does a lot of the pH drop initially, while vodka does more later when it is metabolized. Pellets too. Spreading out the drop can be beneficial and make the drop Less overall as the tank has a chance to blue off the excess CO2.

for manual Vinegar dosing, it can have its pH raised with calcium hydroxide.

Thanks , Ill try and spread it over a longer period, I think Im at 12 hours now.