whats your PH suppose to be at

Generally speaking I'd say 7.8.0-8.5 pH is fine so your 8.2 is safe. There are some things to consider when looking at pH though and if you'd like a better understanding of reef chemistry and are willing to read how things like alk are best understood in conjuction with calcium I high suggest the beginner series of articles by Randy Holmes-Farley:

Part 1: The Salt Water Itself
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-03/rhf/index.php
Part 2: What Chemicals Must be Supplemented
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-04/rhf/index.php
Part 3: pH
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-05/rhf/index.php
Part 4: What Chemicals Must be Monitored to Prevent Buildup
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-09/rhf/index.php
 
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