How much Magnesium to dose?

[rishu_pepper]

Originally Posted by Myka

7 is a bit low unless you're doing full Zeovit or some such thing. Figure out where you want it, get it there, and get it stable.

I raised it from 6 to 7 two days ago, and my pH climbed to an alarmingly high number, only steadily lowering since last night to a more acceptable reading. Should I continue to raise Alk slowly to avoid a pH spike? I was told that 8.5 is the number I should shoot for, yes?