Alkalinity low...

Damselino · 01-05-2007, 03:02 AM

I tested my alkalinity today using a salifert test kit and it read 3.6dKH. It was at 10 last week but then it dropped to 7 just a couple days ago. I was attempting to raise it by adding B-Ionic 25% of the recommended dosage but now it went down to 3.6. I have snails, 1 torch coral, and two small fish for right now. They are all doing great. I dont understand why it went down though if its supposed to raise it somewhat. My calcium is still reading at 425ppm

lcstorc · 01-05-2007, 09:22 AM

A couple of good links for you.
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/nov2002/chem.htm

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issu...l2004/chem.htm

http://home.comcast.net/~jdieck1/chem_calc3.html

Hope they help with your problem.
I can tell you the ph, calc, alk, and mag go hand in hand. Have you tested all 4? What were the results?

Cougra · 01-05-2007, 10:54 AM

What is the pH and mag levels in the tank as well? When was the last time you did a water change? Has anything died in the tank recently? How much do you feed the fish? What size is your tank?

In order for the alkalinity levels to drop in a tank you have to have some fairly strong acidic reactions going on in the tank and unless we have more information then we aren't going to be able to help you very much.

01-05-2007, 03:02 AM	#1 (permalink)
Damselino Tubeworm Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 33 View Gallery Karma Komment	Alkalinity low... I tested my alkalinity today using a salifert test kit and it read 3.6dKH. It was at 10 last week but then it dropped to 7 just a couple days ago. I was attempting to raise it by adding B-Ionic 25% of the recommended dosage but now it went down to 3.6. I have snails, 1 torch coral, and two small fish for right now. They are all doing great. I dont understand why it went down though if its supposed to raise it somewhat. My calcium is still reading at 425ppm

01-05-2007, 09:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 21,928 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Alkalinity low... A couple of good links for you. http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/nov2002/chem.htm http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issu...l2004/chem.htm http://home.comcast.net/~jdieck1/chem_calc3.html Hope they help with your problem. I can tell you the ph, calc, alk, and mag go hand in hand. Have you tested all 4? What were the results? __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

01-05-2007, 10:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
Cougra Dragon Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 2,216 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Alkalinity low... What is the pH and mag levels in the tank as well? When was the last time you did a water change? Has anything died in the tank recently? How much do you feed the fish? What size is your tank? In order for the alkalinity levels to drop in a tank you have to have some fairly strong acidic reactions going on in the tank and unless we have more information then we aren't going to be able to help you very much. __________________ Michelle Just because something CAN be done, it doesn't mean that it SHOULD be done!

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