what is your KH/ALK levels?

naser · 01-08-2002, 02:16 AM

mine kh is 9.9 and alkalinity3.54...... should i slow the bubbles on my reactor?

RobG · 01-08-2002, 09:44 AM

I'm running an alk of 3-3.5 meq/l. I'm curious, too. I've heard some very broad ranges on what the number should be.

newreefman1 · 01-08-2002, 11:22 AM

ok naser...

Im lost now. I thought that DKh and Alkalinity were the same.....

I think that your 9 reading and 3.5 are just different measurement standards....But I may be wrong....and then you may shoot me

lol.

J

naser · 01-08-2002, 11:35 AM

well the test kit reads just like that.. both numbers are from one test. i do believe they are the same though.

bongobrian · 01-08-2002, 12:54 PM

Yes those are both measuring the same thing... alkalinity or carbonate hardness. I believe meq/l is a standard commonly used in the United States for scientific purposes. DKH comes from the German scale. They can both be used to measure alkalinity.

bongobrian · 01-08-2002, 12:58 PM

naser- I meant to also tell you that according to your tests, your alkalinity is at a very good level right now. 3.54 meq/l is awesome if you can keep it there. I think the ideal range for a reef tank is 3.2-3.6 meq/l. I struggle keeping mine at the higher end of that range.

**kevinpo** · 01-08-2002, 01:45 PM

Mine runs 4.5-5.0 meq/L. I've had it up to 6.5 meq/L but this resulted in lower calcium readings.

Kevin

naser · 01-08-2002, 07:11 PM

i also drip kalk for refil water.. so i might get some help there...

mrok12 · 01-08-2002, 07:42 PM

I maintain a DKH of 10-12 with reef builder and kalk. Is pretty stable.

MROK12

SueT · 01-08-2002, 07:51 PM

I drip kalk. and both the 120 and 180 sps tanks with about 8 clams run at 460ppm., and 11-12dKh. Steady as a rock.

my 180 ecosystem sps tank:
http://berlinmethod.com/suet/ NEW PICS!!
my 120 ecosystem sps tank:
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scout · 01-08-2002, 08:48 PM

I don't drip kalk (yet). I've always struggled with my alk and ph. right now it's back to 3.5 meq/l. My Seachem test kit says sea water is between 2-3 meq/l but aquariums should be between 4-6 meq/l.
Mike

naser · 01-08-2002, 11:24 PM

i was just making sure im allright with getting my reactor stable.

01-08-2002, 02:16 AM	#1
naser super-reefer Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA Posts: 1,908	what is your KH/ALK levels? mine kh is 9.9 and alkalinity3.54...... should i slow the bubbles on my reactor?

01-08-2002, 11:22 AM	#3
newreefman1 Council Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: SanDiego Posts: 310	ok naser... Im lost now. I thought that DKh and Alkalinity were the same..... I think that your 9 reading and 3.5 are just different measurement standards....But I may be wrong....and then you may shoot me lol. J __________________ http://members.home.net/jasonco6/fulltank

01-08-2002, 12:54 PM	#5
bongobrian Mayor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Posts: 657	Yes those are both measuring the same thing... alkalinity or carbonate hardness. I believe meq/l is a standard commonly used in the United States for scientific purposes. DKH comes from the German scale. They can both be used to measure alkalinity. __________________ Brian For those about to rock... I salute you! www.bongobrian.com Talk to me! aol: bongobrian78 msn: bongobrian@hotmail.com yahoo: bongobrian78

01-08-2002, 12:58 PM	#6
bongobrian Mayor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Ann Arbor, Michigan Posts: 657	naser- I meant to also tell you that according to your tests, your alkalinity is at a very good level right now. 3.54 meq/l is awesome if you can keep it there. I think the ideal range for a reef tank is 3.2-3.6 meq/l. I struggle keeping mine at the higher end of that range. __________________ Brian For those about to rock... I salute you! www.bongobrian.com Talk to me! aol: bongobrian78 msn: bongobrian@hotmail.com yahoo: bongobrian78

01-08-2002, 01:45 PM	#7
kevinpo Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Spokane Valley WA Posts: 2,425	Mine runs 4.5-5.0 meq/L. I've had it up to 6.5 meq/L but this resulted in lower calcium readings. Kevin __________________ SPSguy On - On

01-08-2002, 09:44 AM	#2
RobG Council Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 288	I'm running an alk of 3-3.5 meq/l. I'm curious, too. I've heard some very broad ranges on what the number should be.

01-08-2002, 11:35 AM	#4
naser super-reefer Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA Posts: 1,908	well the test kit reads just like that.. both numbers are from one test. i do believe they are the same though.

01-08-2002, 07:11 PM	#8
naser super-reefer Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA Posts: 1,908	i also drip kalk for refil water.. so i might get some help there...

01-08-2002, 07:42 PM	#9
mrok12 Mayor Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Van Buren, MI Posts: 1,052	I maintain a DKH of 10-12 with reef builder and kalk. Is pretty stable. MROK12

01-08-2002, 07:51 PM	#10
SueT Mayor Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Houston,Tex. USA Posts: 544	I drip kalk. and both the 120 and 180 sps tanks with about 8 clams run at 460ppm., and 11-12dKh. Steady as a rock. my 180 ecosystem sps tank: http://berlinmethod.com/suet/ NEW PICS!! my 120 ecosystem sps tank: http://suetruett.homestead.com/home.html www.marshreef.org/members

01-08-2002, 08:48 PM	#11
scout Council Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Bear, DE, USA Posts: 292	I don't drip kalk (yet). I've always struggled with my alk and ph. right now it's back to 3.5 meq/l. My Seachem test kit says sea water is between 2-3 meq/l but aquariums should be between 4-6 meq/l. Mike

01-08-2002, 11:24 PM	#12
naser super-reefer Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: SAN DIEGO, CA Posts: 1,908	i was just making sure im allright with getting my reactor stable.

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