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[Jackie_Daytona]

Just found this. Makes sense. yesterday using half top and ro i was having a hell of a time with ph. It just wouldnt go down. I am hoping ph didnt tank later and thats the cause for this droop

@Aquaponic_Dumme

If you’re using tap water, its got carbonates in it. Each time you introduce acid (pH down), the carbonates within the water dissolve and drive the pH back up a bit in the process. This will continue until all the carbonates are dissolve. It’s called the yo-yo effect. As this process is being done, less and less carbonates remain, and the strong the effect the acid (pH down) will have on the water you’re treating.

Adding acid to tap water should be done slow, and cumulatively less each time you add, as it will have greater effect. Its best to wait a bit for the these carbonates to dissolve before a measurement to be taken. The more water that you’re adjusting pH, the more time you should give.

Hope this helps