Range for Alkalinity

mtreef · 01-18-2002, 09:58 AM

OK, I am a little confused. What is the desirable range for Alk? Is mine too high at 4.8 meq/L? What do you use to bring it down? My PH is 8.2 and I don't have a Calcium test, yet.

Upon my distributor's suggestion, I purchased some Warner Marine Calx-Max 2-part calcium additive. I am not sure how to apply it. Right now I have nothing but LR so assuming I won't need as much as when I have the tank fully stocked.

**kevinpo** · 01-18-2002, 12:46 PM

4-6 Meq/L is the recomended range for a reef tank. You're right on on both accounts. Calcuim needs to br 400-500 PPM and sps/coraline algae will love you

HTH,
Kevin

01-18-2002, 09:58 AM	#1
mtreef Just Moved In Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 27	Range for Alkalinity OK, I am a little confused. What is the desirable range for Alk? Is mine too high at 4.8 meq/L? What do you use to bring it down? My PH is 8.2 and I don't have a Calcium test, yet. Upon my distributor's suggestion, I purchased some Warner Marine Calx-Max 2-part calcium additive. I am not sure how to apply it. Right now I have nothing but LR so assuming I won't need as much as when I have the tank fully stocked.

01-18-2002, 12:46 PM	#2
kevinpo Moderator Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Spokane Valley WA Posts: 2,409	4-6 Meq/L is the recomended range for a reef tank. You're right on on both accounts. Calcuim needs to br 400-500 PPM and sps/coraline algae will love you HTH, Kevin __________________ SPSguy On - On

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