Alkalinity question

[Jonpbowen]

Would anyone have any advice on what numbers to run alk in a euphillia dominant tank that has a couple blastos, zoas, acans?

 

[Timfish]

Above 7 dKH and less than 10 dKH. Keep in mind bicarbonate, calcium and magnesium carbonate can be used and depleted independantly. Always monitor them with some frequency and be prepared to dose, indepentantly if needed.

 

[A Young Reefer]

Hello and welcome to r2r!
I like to keep my alk between 7-9 but that's just a personal preference. I have seen tanks anywhere from 7-12 dkh. but that's not the most important part, stability is! pick a number (within the acceptable range) and stick to it, I would suggest a dkh of 8.

 

[blaxsun]

 

[Fred2482]

Welcome! I have been running mine at 8.5 for 2 years.

 

[Gtinnel]

I also keep my alkalinity around 8.5, but like already mentioned stability is more important than the actual value.

 

[PeterC99]

Welcome to R2R!

I keep my Alk at 9.

 

[ZombieEngineer]

Welcome.

You don't want it to fall below 7, and maintaining it above 9 or 10 can cause a lot of waste and precipitation. I find between 8 and 9 to be a good sweet spot that gives you enough wiggle room so you don't ever go below 7 but is also low enough to minimize precipitation when dosing.

 

[G Santana]

Welcome to R2R, I agree with 7-9.

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R. Lots of good advice already given. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[lapin]

Howdy

 

[Sean Clark]

Welcome. I like 8-9 dkh, your tank will show you where it likes to be.

 

[Biglew11]

Welcome to r2r.

I like to keep my alkalinity around 8-8.5 gives me a little room for it to rise and fall a little while being stable.

 

[vetteguy53081]

8-9 and keep an eye on calcium as they work together and there should be a balance

 

[CoralB]

Welcome!!! :smiling-face-with-sunglasses:

 

[vetteguy53081]

 

[Adolfo]