what is the most used dKH level?

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Great discussion! I think most aquarists probably range between 8-9 dkh
 

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I target 8.8 dKH.

My CaRx computer starts to lower the feed pump's duty cycle at 8.7 dKH, by 8.8 it is at 50% on 50% off, and by 8.9 it is at 100% off. If the alk hits 9.0, my CaRx gets shutdown completely (in case of software bugs).
 

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wow, feeling like I'm a little high. I've been at 9.0 for bout a year now..Corals all seem good though with lots of growth
 

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Stability is probably the most important... but I try for 8.5 myself.
 

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I used to keep mine around 11-12, but now I keep it at 8-9 for no reason other than I under dosed for a little and didn't care to bring it back up. I also test a lot less frequently so I like a more middle of the road number.
 

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7.3 dHK for me dosing All For Reef, been trying to raise it slowly but seems stubborn at just over 7.
Corals are happy so I'm happy.
 

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Not that I want to, but the salt i use keeps my dkh levels pretty high.. Mine sits at around 11dkh and no problems, rather all of my corals are FLOURISHING. So im happy.
 

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