alkalinity only 1.5-2

[m50177]

all parameters in my tank have been consistantly where they need to be for about one year but my alk is very low all my corals have showen alot of growth and all i have lost is a flowerpot due to a clown what would be the easiest way to bring alk up without messing up any other parameters any help would be appriciated

[bertoni]

Some baking soda dissolved in RO-DI water would be a quick fix for the alkalinity. This calculator will help pick the size of the dose:

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

I've moved alkalinity 1 meq/L in one dose with no problems.

Going forward, you're likely going to need a regular calcium-alkalinity supplementation scheme. This article might help:

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/feb2003/chem.htm

This article describes a DIY 2-part that is often a good solution:

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php

[m50177]

thank you bertoni

[bertoni]

You're welcome! Good luck!