Can salting the tank for ich cause this? Is a water change needed to get pH down? My ammonia is at abour .50 to 1. The test is not finished yet. Just unsure about this salt thing!
Full Version: Ph Is Sky High 8.8
I just tested my tank and my pH level was 8.8!!!!!!!!!!
Can salting the tank for ich cause this? Is a water change needed to get pH down? My ammonia is at abour .50 to 1. The test is not finished yet. Just unsure about this salt thing!
Can salting the tank for ich cause this? Is a water change needed to get pH down? My ammonia is at abour .50 to 1. The test is not finished yet. Just unsure about this salt thing!
Hi,
When I add salt (quite a lot of salt) to my marine tank, it bumps up the pH to 8.2.
I wouldn't think your salt treatment is causing the pH to go to 8.8 because it shouldn't be that much salt. How much are you adding and what is your pH normally?
Slugger
When I add salt (quite a lot of salt) to my marine tank, it bumps up the pH to 8.2.
I wouldn't think your salt treatment is causing the pH to go to 8.8 because it shouldn't be that much salt. How much are you adding and what is your pH normally?
Slugger
Also - what is your water temp?
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