Checking to see what others are getting for Alkalinity results in fresh batches of Tropic Marine Pro.
I just mixed 60g worth and my alk (hanna) was 6.1 dKh
Although I run my DT at about 8.5 dKh....I am not terribly troubled by the NSW result of 6.1.
My AWC's are small amounts of only about .4g per day and won't lead to big swings. I also dose as needed.
In the past, I have added bicarbonate to my NSW reservoir to raise it from the 6's to the 8's...but of course 1) it drops back down over time and 2) I could be (probably would be) creating a precipitation-friendly/sediment friendly environment by doing so.
any thoughts on:
1) your Tropic Marine Pro results (if you have checked)...
2) raising or not raising the alk in the reservoir??
I just mixed 60g worth and my alk (hanna) was 6.1 dKh
Although I run my DT at about 8.5 dKh....I am not terribly troubled by the NSW result of 6.1.
My AWC's are small amounts of only about .4g per day and won't lead to big swings. I also dose as needed.
In the past, I have added bicarbonate to my NSW reservoir to raise it from the 6's to the 8's...but of course 1) it drops back down over time and 2) I could be (probably would be) creating a precipitation-friendly/sediment friendly environment by doing so.
any thoughts on:
1) your Tropic Marine Pro results (if you have checked)...
2) raising or not raising the alk in the reservoir??
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