high akalinity

[jimbracco]

whats the easiest way to reduce alkalinity without screwing w ph? (at least not more then temporarily)
my buffer (tech CB) must be off ...

 

[roundman]

How high is it and what are your other parameters?

 

[acroholic]

I would just stop adding alkalinity buffer and let it drop by itself as the reef uses it up, then when it reaches the level you want, start dosing again at a lower volume and test until you get a steady KH reading, then stick with that daily volume.
Dave

 

[ralph atl]

here:

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/may2002/chem.htm">http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/may2002/chem.htm</a>

[IMG]http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-09/rhf/index.php">http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-09/rhf/index.php</a>

[IMG]http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-03/rhf/index.php">http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-03/rhf/index.php</a>

[IMG]http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/feb2003/chem.htm">http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/feb2003/chem.htm</a>

 

[son of adam]

Same thing happened to my tank. The others here are right, just leave it be and check alk. daily. What i ended up needing to do is check alk then ph if alk is good and ph is low then use "Balance" a product from seachem's aquavitro line. This is working for me. As alk drops, then use your normal buffer. Do all this slowly as things need a day to stew before adding to much to quick. Make sure the caliums stays good.

 

[jimbracco]

thanks guys!