Alkalinity

[Brandonsegula]

So my alkalinity is at 8.3 is this an okay range?

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

So my alkalinity is at 8.3 is this an okay range?

yes. very good. Easier, IMO.

 

[cheseenlo]

i think anywhere between 8 - 9 is a good range. not too high not too low. and you get a little room for mistakes

 

[Brandonsegula]

Thank you guys. Also my other questions. What the ideal nitrate range? I'm at 4ppm is that to low

 

[saltyfilmfolks]

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/index.htm
basics.
in depth stuff
https://www.reef2reef.com/threads/randys-reef-chemistry-articles.174821/

Bear in mind these are recommendations and a general guidline. many folks use higher and lower values for different species. you may have heard "zoas like dirty water"