I currently use water lowered to 6.0 ph. I make 5 gallons at a time. do I have to keep checking PH or does it stay that way permanently?
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You need to check it regularly to ensure pH stability. Water, nutes, pH up/down, suppliments all need to be compatible to ensure stability not just in your tank but more importantly at the roots.Flower Room: 11' x 7' x 7.5'H, 480w AC, 13gal/day dehumidifier, 1.5gal ultrasonic humidifier, 60gal (27gal usable) nute tank, 16" pedestal fan & 18" wall fan. Lighting and climate automated. Hand watering.
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IF its tap water, the buffers will have to be over ridden to become stable. Yes test it often.Comment
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It should be pretty stable for a few days but after that,,How long does it take to consume the 5 gal? If more then a few days then maybe mix to 4 gal...Comment
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I get pH stability in my tank for 7 days no problem. Just with 2 part base nutes, lemon juice for pH down and epsom salts for mag suppliment.
Still looking for a cal suppliment that doesn't stuff that up.
I did use a calmag macro mix I think and that was disastrous with pH rising fast. Thought it was firstly an algal bloom in my tank because it reeked bad.
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Adjust as you go. No shortcuts.
As was mentioned, many factors will change the pH of your water. pH at mixing time.Comment
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