Nov 11, 2017 · There is no optimal alk level for all reefs and all aquarists. There are valid reasons to maintian any alk from 7 to 11 dKH, IMO. Higher alk (say, 9-11 dKH) promotes faster coral …

Dec 2, 2024 · Because of these last two points, many aquarists combine kalkwasser (for the pH boost) and CaCO3/CO2 reactors (for a big amount of alk and calcium) in high demand systems.

Jul 23, 2015 · Hi, What does really ahppen when you run High Alk in a tank. Understand that low alk can cause coral skeletons to melt and that affects the flesh on top but what happens if your …

Nov 30, 2019 · You risk burnt tips at higher alk and low nutrients, but the paleness is more likely from just the low nutrients alone. I'd personally dose nutrients or feed more and let alk slowly …

Nov 21, 2023 · Figured I’ll raise it to 6 ml’s a day and try to raise the alk level .1-.2 points a day.. good plan or just keep it where it is? Or perhaps another method or strategy? Like maybe …

Nov 3, 2017 · Alk I test with hanna and cross check with red sea alk and gives me a precise value to measure consumption on brs website, Good point. I just checked my water with both Triton …

Apr 12, 2015 · In my experience, SPS polyp estension is greater (i would even say crazy polyp ex) with Alk level between 7-8. Alk above 8 and polyps dont extend so much. But my usual Alk …

Feb 24, 2017 · I looking to see where everyone runs there alk / calcium in there mixed to mostly sps reefs. I use coral pro salt and my parameters are right around 10.5-11dkh and 460-480 in …

Mar 5, 2025 · I’m currently only dosing Alk at 15 ml per day. The Ca and Mg are staying stable with weekly water changes. I’m using liquid Red Sea Alk but have been reading about AFR …

Jul 15, 2018 · Most two-part calcium and alk supplements are designed so that dosing equal amounts will maintain the balance of ions in your system. You're basically adding calcium …