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Old 05-04-2010, 06:40 AM
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Default Calc 400, Alk 90ppm, ph8.2

How do I raise my alk without increasing Ph to much?

I am using the OC alk mix.
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Old 05-04-2010, 05:03 PM
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I use Seachem Reef Builder Additive everyday. Works Great!!!

http://www.jlaquatics.com/product/sc...+-+1.2+KG.html
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Setup: 180G DT, 105G Refuge (approx. 300lbs LR, 150lbs Aragonite)
Hardware: Super Reef Octopus SSS-3000, Tunze ATO, Mag 18 return, 2x MP40W, 2X Koralia 4's Wavemaker
Lighting: 5ft Hamilton Belize Sun (2x250W MH, 2X80W T5HO)
Type of Aquarium: mixed reef (SPS & LPS) with fish
Dosing: Mg, Ca, Alk
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Old 05-04-2010, 07:59 PM
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I use the Reef Builder also and it doesn't affect my pH at all.
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Old 05-05-2010, 12:07 AM
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Plain ol baking soda. It will actually lower your PH a little temporarily. Just add it slowly. You can use this calculator to tell you how much to use.
http://reef.diesyst.com/flashcalc/flashcalc.html
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Old 05-05-2010, 02:21 AM
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I used a better test kit and estimated my alk at 9.6, calc at 460, and ph around 8.1 i think.
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