alkalinity/kh

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  1. mannyhernz

    mannyhernz Fire Worm

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    what should this level be at?:-/
     
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  3. mannyhernz

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    how about ppm? dkh i have a test for it but it measures at dkh/ppm!
     
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    1 degree hardness (GH) = 17.8 ppm CaCO3
    1 degree "carbonate hardness*" (KH) = 17.8 ppm CaCO3
    1 meq/L alkalinity = 2.8 degrees KH
    1 ppm = 1 mg/L
     
    Diver_1298, Feb 3, 2006
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