WMAS Discussion Forum : PH http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 09 Jul 2026 06:19:29 +0000 Sat, 18 Dec 2010 22:47:11 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=45481 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[PH : Close to bags of AC? I wouldn&#039;t...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45481&PID=390672&title=ph#390672 Author: Mark Peterson
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Posted: December 18 2010 at 10:47pm

Close to bags of AC? I wouldn't think so, but that is easy to test by moving it or them away.Smile]]> Sat, 18 Dec 2010 22:47:11 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45481&PID=390672&title=ph#390672 <![CDATA[PH : As long as the probe was damp...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45481&PID=390588&title=ph#390588 Author: Jake Pehrson
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Posted: December 18 2010 at 12:09pm

As long as the probe was damp it will be okay, it doesn't need to be submerged.  Give it a few days and test the probe against a pH test kit if it is still reading so low.]]> Sat, 18 Dec 2010 12:09:08 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45481&PID=390588&title=ph#390588 <![CDATA[PH : It came with calibrating solution....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45481&PID=390574&title=ph#390574 Author: FlooringGuy
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Posted: December 18 2010 at 11:25am

It came with calibrating solution.  Would the fact that the probe is close to some carbon packets in the compartment down from my refugium have any effect on the ph?]]> Sat, 18 Dec 2010 11:25:28 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45481&PID=390574&title=ph#390574 <![CDATA[PH : When you received the probe did...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45481&PID=390552&title=ph#390552 Author: Nick801
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Posted: December 18 2010 at 8:53am

When you received the probe did you calibrate it? with calibration solution? if not I know the aquarium always has some for sell]]> Sat, 18 Dec 2010 08:53:18 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45481&PID=390552&title=ph#390552 <![CDATA[PH : Alk and Ca are within range though...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45481&PID=390550&title=ph#390550 Author: Mark Peterson
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Posted: December 18 2010 at 8:48am

Alk and Ca are within range though a little higher than I'm comfortable with. I'd just leave the tank alone and let Alk and Ca come down as they are used up.

How often have you been doing water changes and how much? 10%/month is a good schedule.

Allow the new unit to run a few more days before recalibrating it.
]]> Sat, 18 Dec 2010 08:48:25 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45481&PID=390550&title=ph#390550 <![CDATA[PH : The probe container had a small...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45481&PID=390519&title=ph#390519 Author: FlooringGuy
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Posted: December 18 2010 at 12:20am

The probe container had a small amount of solution in it.  It did not look like it was enough solution that it was totally submersed.

Does that mean it was a faulty probe or that it might take a couple days to read it correctly?


]]> Sat, 18 Dec 2010 00:20:43 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45481&PID=390519&title=ph#390519 <![CDATA[PH : Alkalinity is at 11.2 Calcium...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45481&PID=390517&title=ph#390517 Author: FlooringGuy
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Posted: December 18 2010 at 12:18am

Alkalinity is at 11.2  

Calcium is just over 500. The test kit (salifert)  I use is just about ready to change color when it reaches 500 but the kit only goes to 500 it does not measure above that.

Salinity 1.023
Temp 82.6

I just got a Reef Keeper Elite.
I calibrated the ph with the solutions that it came with.
]]> Sat, 18 Dec 2010 00:18:14 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45481&PID=390517&title=ph#390517 <![CDATA[PH : Your pH is not 7.04. Most likelyeither...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45481&PID=390514&title=ph#390514 Author: Jake Pehrson
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Posted: December 18 2010 at 12:13am

Your pH is not 7.04.  Most likely either you probe is faulty (I am assuming you are getting this reading from your probe) or wasn't calibrated correctly.  Was the probe still wet/damp when you recieved it?  It sometimes takes a few days for the probe to start reading correctly.]]> Sat, 18 Dec 2010 00:13:50 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45481&PID=390514&title=ph#390514 <![CDATA[PH : I love Vadryn&#039;s answer. It...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45481&PID=390500&title=ph#390500 Author: Mark Peterson
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Posted: December 17 2010 at 10:19pm

I love Vadryn's answer. It said it all.Thumbs Up

I'd double check that pH, though. It's unlikely it's really that low. The tank would be very stressed. I believe the only way pH could be that low is if the Alkalinity is also way down below normal.

I agree, we need to know the Alk and Ca levels. If they are within range and the water is moving good to the surface and the tank is not covered, then you needn't worry about pH. I haven't worried about or tested pH for many many years since I was a newbie, when hobby knew very little about the importance of Alkalinity and was still relying on pH. Embarrassed

If you are using Oceanic salt, don't bother doing water changes just to get the Ca to come down. Oceanic has high Calcium so it will just keep the Calcium high. Instead don't do a water change for a couple months, but add baking soda/RO water solution (Alkalinity) to bring it up to about 10 and the Calcium will be used up and the level will come down.

Alkalinity can be between 8-14 dKH and Calcium can be 350-550 ppm.

Water changes are not as important as most new hobbyists think, but maintaining Alk and Ca levels stable and within range is very important.
]]> Fri, 17 Dec 2010 22:19:58 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45481&PID=390500&title=ph#390500 <![CDATA[PH : What exactly is &#034;High Calcium&#034;...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45481&PID=390498&title=ph#390498 Author: vadryn
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Posted: December 17 2010 at 10:04pm

What exactly is "High Calcium" ??  What's the measurement?]]> Fri, 17 Dec 2010 22:04:11 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=45481&PID=390498&title=ph#390498