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jose7878
09/30/2009, 05:17 PM
Hi everyone this maybe a very stupid question. But here it is .
I bought a API kh test kit to measure my alkalinty but I can't figure what my kh should be.
If anyone has any knowledge of this test kit would be helpful..
I'm getting a reading of 7 kh....

Billybeau1
09/30/2009, 05:47 PM
You should maintain your alkalinity between 7 & 11 dkh. Api's kit measures in 1 dkh increments per drop so you are at the lower end of the acceptable scale.

Where you want to keep it is your choice. Some reefers have had great success keeping it around 7, while others prefer to target the middle of the scale to account for test noise. Say around 9 dkh. Yet others like keeping their alkalinity in the 10-12 dkh range and feel their tank does better there.

It is a choice up to you and you'll have to see where your tank does better at.

Good luck. :)