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05/24/2019, 07:06 AM | #26 | |
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I have run PAR tests and it comes out perfectly for the types of corals I am keeping. I don’t see any need to supplement yet. G4 radions are absolutely different. |
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05/24/2019, 12:45 PM | #27 |
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I added a fan that turns on at 80° and off at 78° water temps.
My PH did go up slightly. |
05/24/2019, 12:59 PM | #28 | |
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But, back to the original topic, Bulk Reef Supply just posted a 'BRS Investigates' video on the subject of Ph and growth so, that might be worth watching (I haven't yet). Matt |
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05/24/2019, 01:04 PM | #29 | |
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Watching it now. Thanks!! https://youtu.be/guDySmm99b4 |
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05/24/2019, 01:21 PM | #30 |
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Based on the videos a PH of 8.3 increases growth exponentially compared to a ph of 7.8.
So yea it makes a difference. |
05/24/2019, 08:49 PM | #31 |
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I am seeing steady improvement since adding a fan. Thanks for the tip!!
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05/26/2019, 08:21 PM | #32 |
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Looks like it’s peaking at 8.15ph. I won’t mess with it too much but will try to get it up to 8.3ph.
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05/27/2019, 01:52 PM | #33 | |
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11/21/2019, 06:00 PM | #35 |
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Just wanted to update my old post.
I found my issue to be a bad temp sensor which was allowing stray current into my tank causing the PH probe to read incorrectly. Now my PH goes from 7.75 to about 8.1. Depending on if windows are open and if I have people I’m the house. Highest it’s went is to 8.3 when no one is home and windows are open with fans on. Growth has been consistent either way. I have a hammer which I bought with 7 heads. It now has 14 heads after 5 months. Same type of growth for a frogspawn. Bought it with 2 heads and now has 6 heads after 5 months. All my montis are growing on rock and healthy. I’m extremely happy with my tank. |
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