Alkalinity question...

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  1. Bunner

    Bunner Bubble Tip Anemone

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    I have not bought a alkalinity test kit until tonight. I discovered that mine is about 3 meq/L so its supposed to be higher.

    How slowly should i increase it?
     
    Bunner, Oct 30, 2009
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  2. invert phil

    invert phil Millepora

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    3 meq/l is a good value for alk IMO
     
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  3. Bunner

    Bunner Bubble Tip Anemone

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    ok. the test kit (sea chem) i bought said from 4-6 meq/l.
     
    Bunner, Oct 31, 2009
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  4. tatted4ever

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    3 meq/l = 8.4dkh which is good. no need to make any changes
     
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  5. tatted4ever

    tatted4ever Clown Trigger

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    thats pretty high... some people like to keep it that high but imo not necessary
     
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  6. Screwtape

    Screwtape Tonozukai Fairy Wrasse

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    4-6 meq/l is on the high end for alk IMO. I think raising it .5 meq/l per day is safe, you might be able to get away with more, depends on the coral you're keeping, some are more sensitive than others.
     
    Screwtape, Oct 31, 2009
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