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Old 08-23-2010, 09:49 AM   #20 (permalink)
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Default Re: High PH in tank - seeking help

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Originally Posted by robert_jun View Post
Interesting new results

Latest Test results just a bit over 24+ hours

Test results are not in the Aquarium but water placed into containers
- Ph in Aquarium tank is holding at 7.8 PH 80 hours +

Tap Water
Ph 7.4 out of the tap
12 hours : ph 7.5
24+ hours : ph 7.5 tested with low range API PH
24+ hours : ph 7.8 tested with High Range API ph

Brita mixed with tap 50%/50%
Ph - 6.8
12 hours : ph 6.8
24+ hours : ph 7.3
24+ hours : ph below the color range of 8ph tested with the high range API ph

Brita
6.2 Ph
12 hours : ph 6.4
24+hours : ph 7.3

slight variations might also be from color discretion.
Looks more like my 24 hour results.
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fw leiden since 1979, fo salt since 1979, mixed reef 55g 2002-2009. Strong emphasis on the tank taking care of itself. Balanced with plant life, no water changes, tap water, no filters in FW. Only dosing calcium, alk, mag in marine reef tanks. http://www.aquariumforum.com/f15/my-...ods-26410.html
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