Hi,
I'm a bit new here. I've had a tank about 6 months. I'm having problems with my water chemistry. Specifically alk. I did a 15% water change in a 36 gallon tank yesterday. Used RODI & Instant Ocean Reef Salt.
Today my parameters are: (Salifert test kits)
PH 8.0
Phosphate 0-.03 (Can't tell)
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 5-10 (can't tell) - I must be color blind
Ammonia <.15
Alk 15.7
Calcium 385
Yesterday right after water change the PH was 8.3 & Calcium was 450
How can I get the alk under control and maintain the PH & calcium - what could be the quick drop?
I'm a bit new here. I've had a tank about 6 months. I'm having problems with my water chemistry. Specifically alk. I did a 15% water change in a 36 gallon tank yesterday. Used RODI & Instant Ocean Reef Salt.
Today my parameters are: (Salifert test kits)
PH 8.0
Phosphate 0-.03 (Can't tell)
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 5-10 (can't tell) - I must be color blind
Ammonia <.15
Alk 15.7
Calcium 385
Yesterday right after water change the PH was 8.3 & Calcium was 450
How can I get the alk under control and maintain the PH & calcium - what could be the quick drop?