ph at 8.84!

[reefsmurf]

My pH has been rising over the last few days.. I haven't been addinig any B-IONIC or anything else.. it's now at a all time of 8.84. I don't think it'sthe probe as my other tank is fine. should I be worred???

 

[Moe_K]

First calibrate the unit.
Left alone, our systems usually have pH levels that sink over the long term.

 

[reefsmurf]

Yeah, it's been calibrated.. I also tried it in my other tank and PH levels are normal in that tank. . Both tanks are over 2 years so not sure what's going on..

 

[Scuba_Dave]

Is this a pinpoit or other device??
My pH seemed to be rising, turned out the battery was going...new battery & pH read normal
hmmm.but reading normal in the other tank...so that doesnt seem to be it
any kalk being added....CA reactor online..?

reading & comprehunsion....doh..nothing being added...

very weird...try an air hose to aerate the water...is your house/apt/room that tank is in have good air flow. Is the water being aerated