CRUSHED CORAL FOR PH

[lilfats2]

I think i remember someone saying that crushed coral helps prevent drastic ph changes... can anyone add on to this before i go and get it.. or am i completely wrong... my water when i do water changes is close to 6.4 PH should i raise the ph of every bucket i use or pour the cured water into the tank and then raise the tank ph?

 

[fcamargo6thave]

It is true crushed coral raises your ph drastically not sure how much but My LFS told me it does

 

[lilfats2]

O and the tank is freshwater... and if the coral info is right how much coral should i use in a 55 gallon tank to keep the PH around neutral... I even tried that neutral regulator and it really has not been working well...

 

[fcamargo6thave]

OHhh i got you u are saying that your ph is too low and u need to raise it... So you want to know if added coral will help you be at 7.0 -7.4??

 

[lilfats2]

yes and will it continue to stay around there while adding 6.4 ph water for water changes

 

[Tigerfish908]

I would add about a tablespoon to the tank every 4-6 hours until desired PH is reached. Once u reach ur desired PH level, u will never have to add the cc again. When fresh water is added it will automatically adjust that water to the correct Ph.

 

[lilfats2]

sweet

 

[fcamargo6thave]

I would add about a tablespoon to the tank every 4-6 hours until desired PH is reached. Once u reach ur desired PH level, u will never have to add the cc again. When fresh water is added it will automatically adjust that water to the correct Ph.

Yes this should be fine

 

[lilfats2]

does it take awhile.. i dont really see a change... its been about 45 minutes

 

[twk1]

It will take longer than 45 mins. Crushed Coral REALLY works to help raise PH... i usually check mines like in 8 hrs.