Alkalinity is High!

[jobu28]

Long story short my test kit wasnt testing properly so i added too much buffer. Is there any way to get it down outside of water changes? i have a 34g nano with an alk of about 165. i was told it should be between 110-130. i did a 5g change with no difference. i bought a new kit and tested it against my LFS so i know i am right now.

 

[veni vidi vici]

Originally Posted by jobu28
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Long story short my test kit wasnt testing properly so i added too much buffer. Is there any way to get it down outside of water changes? i have a 34g nano with an alk of about 165. i was told it should be between 110-130. i did a 5g change with no difference. i bought a new kit and tested it against my LFS so i know i am right now.
Water change is the fastest way but it will come down naturally if you leave it alone and dont add any more alk supplement.

 

[jobu28]

Ok, thanks Veni. i did a 5g change but it didnt change the readings. I will do another one in a few days.

 

[natclanwy]

Don't worry about it the range for alk is 125-200ppm so you are still fine just check your calcium to be sure it is in range also.

 

[jobu28]

Calcium was about 500 Was told it should be around 400. i didnt add anything for that though. Is that ok?

 

[natclanwy]

Your calcium is high but not dangerously high, just stop adding any type of supplements and it should come down on its own. The range for calcium is 380-450ppm.