Dosing Alk

[austin_socal]

Hi everyone,
I’ve been watching a lot of WWC videos and it seems that they always recommend to dose alk. I’d like to start dosing something that promotes coral growth but won’t spike the algae. Anyone have suggestions?

TIA :)

 

[Miami Reef]

Hi everyone,
I’ve been watching a lot of WWC videos and it seems that they always recommend to dose alk. I’d like to start dosing something that promotes coral growth but won’t spike the algae. Anyone have suggestions?

TIA :)

The alkalinity should remain anywhere from 7-11dKH. Pick a target and keep it there.

Alkalinity does not cause algae growth.

All For Reef is pretty bulletproof. I’d use that if I was just starting the hobby. It’s an all-in-one that keeps alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium in line.

 

[austin_socal]

The alkalinity should remain anywhere from 7-11dKH.

Alkalinity does not cause algae growth.

thank you. what will I gain by dosing alk?

 

[Miami Reef]

thank you. what will I gain by dosing alk?

Maintaining proper alkalinity is crucial for coral growth and health, especially corals that have skeletons (stony corals.)

Do you have any corals right now?

 

[austin_socal]

Maintaining proper alkalinity is crucial for coral growth and health, especially corals that have skeletons (stony corals.)

Do you have any corals right now?

yes, but they are all LPS.

 

[Miami Reef]

yes, but they are all LPS.

LPS corals have skeletons and require proper alkalinity.

Have you ever tested your alk?

 

[austin_socal]

LPS corals have skeletons and require proper alkalinity.

Have you ever tested your alk?

I have not tested alk. I will check in about an hour.

 

[Miami Reef]

I have not tested alk. I will check in about an hour.

Sounds good. Let us know the result and what test you used.