My first cycle

jglas26 · 06-08-2008, 07:09 PM

Tell you the truth, I can't give you any 100% answer on this one.....Yes, there are "natural ways" to achieve ph balance. The trick is, the Ph is always fluctuating down. Ph buffer is used 9 times out of 10 to bring it back up.

New water could be a perfect solution - It also might be no help at all. Just depends on what your H2O source is ( as it's all different ) Just be sure to be using
DI/RO. Grab some distilled water from your local grocery store. It cost me about $4 to do 20% change.

Any one else have any thoughst on the PH?

chadf · 06-08-2008, 07:16 PM

You don't test alkalinity/carbonate hardness? Keeping that at a good level will keep your ph 8.3-8.4 and more stable.

Jintz · 06-09-2008, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Nereaga

You would need something like this:

http://www.thatpetplace.com/pet/prod/214425/product.web

Along with some air line tubing and small air pump. Read the instructions on that page, there is a tab.

HTH,

Brad

Do I need that as well as the bio filter I already have in there???

jglas26 · 06-09-2008, 12:35 PM

What will be the primary filtration source for you display tank? If you have a HOB mechanical filter With Dual Bio wheels...you could use one of them as needed for a QTand insert it into the QT filter....If not maybe keep a spare sponge in the back of the HOB chamber.

Just remember Filter media can always be helpful BUT make sure you're achieving "parameter stability" with your LR.....Unlike freshwater, A "filter" should never be the main source of "filtration"

Nereaga · 06-09-2008, 04:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jintz

Do I need that as well as the bio filter I already have in there???

No, the bio-filter will be fine.

Brad

Jintz · 06-10-2008, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by jglas26

What will be the primary filtration source for you display tank?

120 lbs of live rock....my ASM g-2 skimmer. My sump has a spot for refugium so cheato will be in there soon.