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DaveS' thread on temperature now calls for the PH range survery.

 

PH Range: 79 - 82.5

Total System size: 120g Display, 160 total

Kalk,CA Reactor, 2 part: Ca Reactor

Reverse lighting on Fuge?: Yes

Lights: 6x54w T5

DaveS' thread on temperature now calls for the PH range survery.

 

PH Range: 79 - 82.5

Total System size: 120g Display, 160 total

Kalk,CA Reactor, 2 part: Ca Reactor

Reverse lighting on Fuge?: Yes

Lights: 6x54w T5

 

You probably need to update your pH range (79 is just a tad high :) )

 

Typical pH Range: 8.15 to 8.25 (0.10 pH units diurnal variation is typical, though the center point can slowly vary over weeks)

Total system size: 180g display, 300 g total

Kalk via ATO using a peristaltic pump (delivering at a rate of 1 liter per hour) (35 minutes on / 25 minutes off operating 24 hours a day, or 583 ml per hour of kalwasser), calcium reactor, fresh (outside) air intake on skimmer

Reverse lighting on macroalgae fuge and on frag tank

Lighting: 7 x 80W T5 + 1 x 160W VHO (720W total) over display, 2 x 250W MH (pendant) over frag tank

You probably need to update your pH range (79 is just a tad high :) )

 

Typical pH Range: 8.15 to 8.25 (0.10 pH units diurnal variation is typical, though the center point can slowly vary over weeks)

Total system size: 180g display, 300 g total

Kalk via ATO using a peristaltic pump (delivering at a rate of 1 liter per hour) (35 minutes on / 25 minutes off operating 24 hours a day, or 583 ml per hour of kalwasser), calcium reactor, fresh (outside) air intake on skimmer

Reverse lighting on macroalgae fuge and on frag tank

Lighting: 7 x 80W T5 + 1 x 160W VHO (720W total) over display, 2 x 250W MH (pendant) over frag tank

 

guess I need a PH meter. A lot of $$$? I guess you get what you pay for........

guess I need a PH meter. A lot of $$$? I guess you get what you pay for........

 

A meter is nice, but I've found the automatic data logging capability of my Neptune Systems AC3 to be essential to stabilizing my system because it let me relate the readings to the scheduled events (lighting, top-off, etc.) that were going on in my system. You can get a decent handheld meter for about $100 new. An AC3 or an ACJR will set you back a little bit (to a lot - depending upon configuration) more but gives you much, much more visibility, capability, and control into and over your system in my opinion.

Yes 7.95 to 8.2 :)

 

+1 On the Aquacontroller III. A must have if you are going to invest some $$ in your system.

PH Range: 8.0 - 8.4

Total System size: 300g

Kalk,CA Reactor, 2 part: Ca Reactor and Kalk stirrer

Reverse lighting on Fuge?: Yes

Lights: 10x80W T5

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Guest bloodyshoes

pH range 8.2-8.4

Total size 140g

Randy's 2 part with automated dosing 6 x per day via profilux controlled dosing pumps, spaced out evenly regardless of light cycle

ato without kalk

no fuge

Lights 2 x 250 de mh + 4 x 54 t5

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