Help ALK

[Bohler]

how to buffer the ALK?
I believe my ALK is low how do i raise it up
I used the red sea test and it coming up yellow
I also used the mardel test string and its coming up navy blue

help ASAP i have a lot of coral to put in

[shifty51008]

you must know what you alk levels are at before dosing. also check your cal. and mag. as all 3 of these work together.

you can use plain baking soda to raise your alk though. here is a good read on it.
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php

[Bohler]

i just dosed seachem marine buffer and it seemed to help out. thanx