Alkalinity Water Sample Question.

[gsw0716]

Just tested my Alk and it was a lot lower than I expected. I want to take a sample to my LFS for a second testing opinion today, but I need to run a couple errands first so the water sample will be in my car for maybe an hr or 1.5. Will this affect my alk reading? I know it would for my PH, but unsure how much of an alk swing there would be. Thanks!

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Alkalinity should not change. :)

 

[gsw0716]

Alkalinity should not change. :)

Thank you! I just needed a second opinion as I'll be already out and about before my lfs is open to ask them.

 

[KrisReef]

Thank you! I just needed a second opinion as I'll be already out and about before my lfs is open to ask them.

RHF is more than a second opinion, he’s in charge of reef chemistry like Chuck Norris is for roundhouse kicking. Absolutely the best!

 

[gsw0716]

I should feel honored he answered my question then. :)

 

[KrisReef]

I should feel honored he answered my question then. :)

He's like that, mostly a great guy.

And it is better than getting a roundhouse from Chuck!

 

[gsw0716]

He's like that, mostly a great guy.

And it is better than getting a roundhouse from Chuck!

I heard someone tried to grow a Chuck Norris torch, unfortunately he's not alive to tell us how the finished product went.