KH through the roof!!

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  1. JohnnyBoy

    JohnnyBoy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    All is well in my frag tank but when it comes to my KH........it's through the roof. The testing manual only goes to 12 drops which is equal to 214.8ppm and I have to put in 17 drops in. This is using the API test kit BTW. Now, I know this is really high, but what can I do to lower it?
     
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  2. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Raise your Cal level. Luna
     
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  3. Otty

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    Are you running a Ca reactor??
     
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  4. lotzofish

    lotzofish Fire Worm

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    NO WAY!! I am having similar problems!! My alkalinity is over 300ppm :eek:, but thanks to some great advice that i recieved on this site, hopefully i can bring those numbers down. Good luck, and I'll be watching to see what works for you.
     
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  5. JohnnyBoy

    JohnnyBoy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Well, I'm at 380 right now and rising everyday!

    :confused: Whats a Ca reactor?
     
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  6. Otty

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    A Calcium Reactor? I would guess not then. If you were then you may be putting too much CO2 in your tank.
     
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  7. JohnnyBoy

    JohnnyBoy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    Wait!! Do you mean like a Two part system? If so then yes! I use B-Ionic two part.
     
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  8. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Becareful with that, I used to use that and almost overdosed with it and almost lost some corals. I like to keep my Cal level between 400-440ppm

    Luna
     
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  10. JohnnyBoy

    JohnnyBoy Purple Spiny Lobster

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    You know what! Your not the first personto tell me that. I've actually been dosing it way lower than what is recommended. It'll take longer but atleast I have more control over it.
     
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