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I know as far as alk goes, have been trying to lower it.. Think it may be my salt perhaps (Instant Ocean)? any way to lower other than water changes over time?Give it a few days to adjust w/o dosing & see what happens. Also IMO the Alk is very high, I like to keep mine around 8 in a mostly soft coral tank.
That’s odd. Is it reef crystals or regular IO with RODI or tap? I use regular IO with rodi water and my alk is around 9. You can use muriatic acid to lower the alkI know as far as alk goes, have been trying to lower it.. Think it may be my salt perhaps (Instant Ocean)? any way to lower other than water changes over time?
Sorry, regular IO. Switching to reef crystals next pick up.Won't muriatic acid lower the pH? I am on a well actually, pure enough no need for an rodi after testing. Could be the well water.
Yes, it will lower the pH. I don’t use muriatic acid personally, so I’m not sure how they raise up the pH. It should be the well water that’s raising the alkWon't muriatic acid lower the pH? I am on a well actually, pure enough no need for an rodi after testing. Could be the well water.
May I ask why u r switching to the more expensive salt? Many folks keep successful reef tanks with just plain old regular IO salt... if there is no compelling reason, I'd save the $ and keep using tried and true regular IO.Sorry, regular IO. Switching to reef crystals next pick up.
Thanks for the advice, I had heard it was better but I may stick with the regular if you think no difference?May I ask why u r switching to the more expensive salt? Many folks keep successful reef tanks with just plain old regular IO salt... if there is no compelling reason, I'd save the $ and keep using tried and true regular IO.