Alk Help
- Thread starter bluemantr
- Start date
schadiest1
Active Member
are you using any kind of buffering supplement?
schadiest1
Active Member
seachem makes a reef buffer.
bang guy
Moderator
Originally Posted by Bluemantr
Thanks
Bang Guy: problem with the soda it rises up PH too. PH is already on high side
Schadiest1: I just use Seachems Reef complete for calcium supplement.
Really, baking soda is going to be the best solution. The Seachem will just add a bunch of Borate that corals can't use.
Thanks
Bang Guy: problem with the soda it rises up PH too. PH is already on high side
Schadiest1: I just use Seachems Reef complete for calcium supplement.
Really, baking soda is going to be the best solution. The Seachem will just add a bunch of Borate that corals can't use.
bang guy
Moderator
Originally Posted by Bluemantr
If i buffered the water with baking soda and it will rise the PH then high PH will cause problem?
Nope, not with the ALK and Calcium levels you have. If you're trying to maintain Calcium and ALK at very high levels then a PH above 8.5 is going to cause problems. At normal ALK and Ca levels a PH of 8.5 is fine.
Don't try to raise ALK a lot all at once though. What is your target? something like 9dKH?
How is your skimmer doing?
If i buffered the water with baking soda and it will rise the PH then high PH will cause problem?
Nope, not with the ALK and Calcium levels you have. If you're trying to maintain Calcium and ALK at very high levels then a PH above 8.5 is going to cause problems. At normal ALK and Ca levels a PH of 8.5 is fine.
Don't try to raise ALK a lot all at once though. What is your target? something like 9dKH?
How is your skimmer doing?
ukcats
Member
Could one of you please give me diections on using baking soda to raise Alk? I have the same issue (chronically low alk). I have tried changing salts and buffering using Alk booster products...which work temporarily..but I find myself going through lots of it (really expensive). Thanks!!!
bang guy
Moderator
Originally Posted by UKCATS
Could one of you please give me diections on using baking soda to raise Alk? I have the same issue (chronically low alk). I have tried changing salts and buffering using Alk booster products...which work temporarily..but I find myself going through lots of it (really expensive). Thanks!!!
It would be best to start a new thread but for now can you list your parameters?
Temperature
Alkalinity
Calcium
Magnesium
Salinity
Could one of you please give me diections on using baking soda to raise Alk? I have the same issue (chronically low alk). I have tried changing salts and buffering using Alk booster products...which work temporarily..but I find myself going through lots of it (really expensive). Thanks!!!
It would be best to start a new thread but for now can you list your parameters?
Temperature
Alkalinity
Calcium
Magnesium
Salinity
V
vicegrip
Guest
Bang Guy what do you recommen for KH to be at.
Mine is at 10.2 dKH tested with Salifert KH/Alkalinity Profi Test. Cal 420. Salinity 30 ppt
Mine is at 10.2 dKH tested with Salifert KH/Alkalinity Profi Test. Cal 420. Salinity 30 ppt