Quote Originally Posted by Watermom View Post
I like to bring my ph up to the high end of normal (around 7.8) when I close because around here, the acid rain throughout the winter tends to lower the ph. Raising your alk a bit will also help keep your ph more stable.
Well, actually my pH usually remains stable at around 7.2 no matter what I do to it.

Should I add borax or baking soda? Would one raise both values?

Thanks.