Alk

[lilolme]

Hi All Just one quick question what is the ideal Alk for a reef tank in KH (ppm). Ok two questions Opinions on the quick dip tests. I had some give to me to test by the LFS and wondered how accurate they are.


Lilolme

[bill-e]

Alk depends on what you keep. I think softies like leathers do best in 7-9 dkh range, while hard corals seem to do better in the 10-14 dkh range.

As for the kits, I doubt they are any good, but that is just a guess.

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[BurnNSpy]

3-5 me/l is good for any corals and coraline algae. A higher alkalinity prevents ph fluctuations which stresses reef inhabitants.

BurnNSpy

[Endoplasmic]

We have 3.75 alk reading... we have b-ionic... but i don't dose the alk. because i didn't think I needed to... should I??

yes you should use both to maintain ionic balance and regular water changes help too

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