Giving up on SPS!

[daniella3d]

I am not opposed to keeping high alkalinity. If my tank was naturally on the high side I would not care if I did not have any RTN.

I have to dose to keep mine even at 7.5, so I try to keep it at 8. It's not has hard to keep the alkalinity stable at 8 than it is at 10 or 12.

I was always told by the pros around here to keep it lower and no need to keep it high as it is not natural and can cause more problem than good.

I also know a few people having problem with RTN when their alkalinity peak too high. Strange coincidence maybe.

More and more people keep their SPS tank at low nutrient level and high alkalinity and run into trouble. Zeovit recommand natural sea water level...their must be a good reason.

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Mine now sits around 10 or 11 on it's own, and I am no longer inclined to fight with it. My corals grow fine now with me doing nothing, so why mess with it?

I'm not sure why you're so opposed to it. If your alk is 7 and it works for you, great. If your alk is 1 and it works for you, still great.