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I test my alkilinity every night at 9 Pm. I test with Red Sea Alkilinity Pro. My water stays steady @ temps between 79-80, cal is 500 and mag is 1500 and salinity stays 1.026 +/- .oo1.
I've noticed my alk will be stay at 9.0 dkh for 3 days and then drop to 8.4 dkh on the 4th night. I dose red sea foundation B 12ML and the next day it is back to 9 DKH.
Is it normal for Alkilinity to stall? I only have a hand full of sps and very little coralline algea.
My sps is growing so I'm not overly concerned but found it odd my DKH stalls. I was ready to buy a dosing pump but reconsider after seeing this trend.
I wonder if the accuracy is effecting my readings. I have also tested Several times a night and end up with the same reading.
The accuracy of the test is +/- 1 dkh / .36L
My tank valume is roughly 55 gallons, 200 liters. Witch is what I have been dosing too.
Any input is appreciated!
I've noticed my alk will be stay at 9.0 dkh for 3 days and then drop to 8.4 dkh on the 4th night. I dose red sea foundation B 12ML and the next day it is back to 9 DKH.
Is it normal for Alkilinity to stall? I only have a hand full of sps and very little coralline algea.
My sps is growing so I'm not overly concerned but found it odd my DKH stalls. I was ready to buy a dosing pump but reconsider after seeing this trend.
I wonder if the accuracy is effecting my readings. I have also tested Several times a night and end up with the same reading.
The accuracy of the test is +/- 1 dkh / .36L
My tank valume is roughly 55 gallons, 200 liters. Witch is what I have been dosing too.
Any input is appreciated!