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Originally posted by Bri Guy
Ive been struggling with the same, 2nd story newer apt complex. I get readings of 7.5  , Ive even did the test on my water and get it up to 8 or above, proving co2 to be the problem.
What ive found to help some is at least once a day, if not twice, I open up a couple of windows for an hour and air out the apt. This gets rid of the high co2 level and my pH doesnt' drop as much.
Its a hassle and I have to bite the bullet on heating/cooling. But it has helped some.
Next Im going to bump my alk some ive been running it at 7-8, but Im going to try 9-10 for a bit and see what becomes of it...
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if you want to run a higher alk level then you can use Kent dkH reef buffer or similar --it will raise your pH and alkalinity
in the other situation where you want to raise your pH but not your alkalinity then you have to use Kalk or calcium hydroxide.