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[Thuan]

what is the ideal ph then

 

[billyocean]

Crazy how much PH really does play a role in growth. Many years ago I had a very nice SPS tank with colonies grown from frags and I used the best Apex controller available with all the probes.
There wasn't so much "talk" about PH as there is now and although I had the PH probe and looked at the PH trends, I thought it was useless because I can't control the PH. This was before CO2 scrubbers, etc.

Fast forward to getting back into the hobby, I purchased a new Apex Jr. which at the time didn't have a PH probe/port thinking that I wouldn't need it anyway. Big mistake, when I get back from vacation, I'm looking into getting a new Apex and also dosing Kalk at night after studying the PH trends. I already use a CO2 scrubber, but have no clue what my PH is.

I don't think people realize how heavy of a flow acros can handle and prefer. As long as it's in a random direction and doesn't keep beating it down from one way it can handle a lot. The more pumps the more random interaction from random patterns the better IMO. If I run 100% on the pumps I have it would be about 20000 gph without the return pump. I'm probably around 14000ish as it is now...plus another whatever from return pump

 

[billyocean]

what is the ideal ph then

8.3 avg is money

 

[Thuan]

8.3 avg is money

well, mine was just measured 8.15. I open all my windows when I get up at 5:30am each morning

 

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[billyocean]

well, mine was just measured 8.15. I open all my windows when I get up at 5:30am each morning

Mine drops to 8.1+ at night. Could combat this with reverse fuge lighting or dosing kalk at night but I just let it ride for now.

 

[Thuan]

Mine drops to 8.1+ at night. Could combat this with reverse fuge lighting or dosing kalk at night but I just let it ride for now.

Yep. I have been dosing my alk at night already. To be honest, pH is something I've never measured or closely watch as I do my alk, cal, nitrate, and phosphate.

 

[stoney7713]

Yep. I have been dosing my alk at night already. To be honest, pH is something I've never measured or closely watch as I do my alk, cal, nitrate, and phosphate.

I dosed Kalk and I think the CO2 levels in the house just ate the bump as quickly as it worked.

I think the reef is just a CO2 sponge soaking up everything in the house. Maybe if I isolated it in a sealed glass box... Oh wait a sec...

 

[Kasrift]

Crazy how much PH really does play a role in growth. Many years ago I had a very nice SPS tank with colonies grown from frags and I used the best Apex controller available with all the probes.
There wasn't so much "talk" about PH as there is now and although I had the PH probe and looked at the PH trends, I thought it was useless because I can't control the PH. This was before CO2 scrubbers, etc.

Fast forward to getting back into the hobby, I purchased a new Apex Jr. which at the time didn't have a PH probe/port thinking that I wouldn't need it anyway. Big mistake, when I get back from vacation, I'm looking into getting a new Apex and also dosing Kalk at night after studying the PH trends. I already use a CO2 scrubber, but have no clue what my PH is.

PH is huge. When I added my CO2 scrubber, alk consumption shot way up.

 

[Thuan]

PH is huge. When I added my CO2 scrubber, alk consumption shot way up.

what model CO2 scrubber you have. Does it hook to the skimmer and how long does the media last

 

[Thuan]

saw this on brs. On sale for $31 and the media is separate. I can do this one if I need to. Question is, do I need it?

 

[ryshark]

what model CO2 scrubber you have. Does it hook to the skimmer and how long does the media last

saw this on brs. On sale for $31 and the media is separate. I can do this one if I need to. Question is, do I need it?

I got this one because more capacity equals less having to change out media:

Jumbo CO2 Scrubber - Bulk Reef Supply

Keep excess CO2 out of your reef tank with the BRS Jumbo CO2 Scrubber! Carbon Dioxide (CO2) can directly affect the pH of your aquarium, and with a low pH, corals may not grow as fast. Connecting a CO2 scrubber directly to the venturi on your skimmer along with CO2 absorption media you can...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

It hooks up easily to the skimmer.

How long media lasts depends on your CO2. Mine lasts 6+ weeks

 

[Kasrift]

what model CO2 scrubber you have. Does it hook to the skimmer and how long does the media last

I have the icecap small CO2 scrubber and it lasted me 6 months. I watched a ton of videos on YouTube and for whatever reason most people it lasts two weeks. I wonder if the BRS media gets consumed quicker so they can sell more, I'll buy some BRS media next to test but for now I'm still on the Icecap media that came with the scrubber.

 

[billyocean]

Ehats everyone actually gaining with co2 scrubber. I've seen tests and the most I've seen are like .2

 

[ryshark]

I have the icecap small CO2 scrubber and it lasted me 6 months. I watched a ton of videos on YouTube and for whatever reason most people it lasts two weeks. I wonder if the BRS media gets consumed quicker so they can sell more, I'll buy some BRS media next to test but for now I'm still on the Icecap media that came with the scrubber.

6-months?!?! Are you sure it didn't go from Pink to White and then back to Pink?

Maybe I should try the IceCap media!

 

[Kasrift]

Fyi BRS is doing their live YouTube show and are refunding orders in real time random. If you want to order something and see if you get refunded for up to 600$. Good time to buy a par meter and see if they pull your name randomly and if not send it back for the restocking fee of 80$.

 

[Kasrift]

6-months?!?! Are you sure it didn't go from Pink to White and then back to Pink?

Maybe I should try the IceCap media!

Icecap starts white and turns purple. I bought a Hanna PH checker right when I bought the scrubber, really did start to drop when it started turning purple. To be fair, I am chasing optimal 8.4 and being in San Diego I have my windows open pretty much 24/7 unless it is raining and my tank is in a giant 20x20 room.

 

[AKL1950]

what model CO2 scrubber you have. Does it hook to the skimmer and how long does the media last

For me it depends on the time of year, meaning right now with a 105 heat index and the house stays closed up, about 8-10 days. Winter time about 3 weeks using BRS media.

 

[ryshark]

Icecap starts white and turns purple. I bought a Hanna PH checker right when I bought the scrubber, really did start to drop when it started turning purple. To be fair, I am chasing optimal 8.4 and being in San Diego I have my windows open pretty much 24/7 unless it is raining and my tank is in a giant 20x20 room.

Icecap has a new one now that starts pink and turns white.

2.2lbs Color Changing CO2 Absorbent Media - IceCap

IceCap CO2 Absorbent Media can quickly deliver results, raising the pH in your aquarium through the reduction of excess dissolved carbon dioxide. We are constantly breathing carbon dioxide (CO2) into the air, and in our homes this can quickly build up and begin to dissolve into the water in our...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

I think all of them can resort back to the original color, after being exhausted, if not changed out quick enough.

 

[Thuan]

For me it depends on the time of year, meaning right now with a 105 heat index and the house stays closed up, about 8-10 days. Winter time about 3 weeks using BRS media.

avg temp here where I am is in the low 80s. with cool winds. Considering my ph was at 8.15 when tested, I don't know whether I should even run the CO2 srcubber.