PH 8.6

got it up to 450ppm, ph is now 8.2 alk is still high (again still the bad stet kit.)

 

in your opinion what is a good practice to keep my levels ok?

How long does it take for the pink & purple algae to grow?

thank's again for all your help

 

When you say good practice do you mean supplement addition? The pink and purple algae will form not sure of exact time , but with proper calcium levels it will form.

 

Well I'm back. I received my Alk test kit (fastest) and tested water last nite, , Alk is 400 ppm( it took 16 drops, divided by 2 is 8 ) is that the millipL) ( it says something about Multiplying the 8 by 2.4 for the Dkh , could that be right?
Ca is @ 450
PH-- 8.4
lots of green algae
tankmates seem to be ok
any comments on what i should do next?

 

2.8 dKH = 1.0 meq/l = 50 ppm CaCO3

John

John

 

Thanks John!