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05/20/2020, 05:13 PM | #1 |
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Reef Crystals Alkalinity 7.6?
Hello everyone.
I am getting ready to do a water change and I mixed up a batch of Reef Crystals (which I will no longer be using as I will be switching to a different salt) but when I tested the Alk of the fresh batch with my Hanna tester it is reading 7.6. Can anyone confirm this is accurate because I thought it mixed up higher then that and that seems pretty low to me. Thanks to anyone who can confirm. |
05/21/2020, 01:37 AM | #2 |
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That does seem a bit low to me. Have you double-checked the kit? I'd expect something above 11 dKH.
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05/21/2020, 12:23 PM | #3 |
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Jonathan,
Thank you for the reply. It appears that test is accurate as my tank tested around 7.9 which I know is low but that seems right to me since I have not dosed alk for a bit. I think it's time to switch salt brands. |
05/21/2020, 05:23 PM | #4 |
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That might be a reasonable idea.
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05/21/2020, 05:29 PM | #5 |
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RC does not mix up anywhere near that low....something is wrong...
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05/21/2020, 06:13 PM | #6 |
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Checked the tank again after adding the water change water.
7.6 Added the proper amount to raise DKH 1. Read 8.5 It's gotta be right. |
05/21/2020, 06:57 PM | #7 |
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Well, those numbers do make me think the test kit is okay.
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