Oct 28, 2011 #1 F Foskett96 Aquarium Advice FINatic Joined Sep 23, 2011 Messages 687 I can someone please explain alkalinity to me. I bought a alkalinity buffer does this raise kH.
Oct 28, 2011 #2 ccCapt SW 20 & Over Club Joined Mar 15, 2004 Messages 5,365 Location Northeast PA These articles should answer any questions you have. And yes, a buffer will raise the kH (karbonate hardness). Chemistry and the Aquarium: What is Alkalinity? — Advanced Aquarist's Online Magazine A Simplified Guide to the Relationship Between Calcium, Alkalinity, Magnesium and pH by Randy Holmes-Farley - Reefkeeping.com
These articles should answer any questions you have. And yes, a buffer will raise the kH (karbonate hardness). Chemistry and the Aquarium: What is Alkalinity? — Advanced Aquarist's Online Magazine A Simplified Guide to the Relationship Between Calcium, Alkalinity, Magnesium and pH by Randy Holmes-Farley - Reefkeeping.com
Oct 28, 2011 #3 OP OP F Foskett96 Aquarium Advice FINatic Joined Sep 23, 2011 Messages 687 Ok so what are the main thinks I want to test for a reef tank.
Oct 28, 2011 #4 carey Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Feb 23, 2011 Messages 20,966 Location Deltona, Florida I test for ammonia, nitrate, calcium, phosphates, magnesium and alkalinity.
Oct 28, 2011 #5 OP OP F Foskett96 Aquarium Advice FINatic Joined Sep 23, 2011 Messages 687 What are the correct ranges for these?
Oct 28, 2011 #6 carey Aquarium Advice Addict Joined Feb 23, 2011 Messages 20,966 Location Deltona, Florida 0 for ammonia, nitrates & phosphates. I keep my calcium at about 450, mag at 1350 and dkh between 7-9, I'm still working on stabilizing that one. lol
0 for ammonia, nitrates & phosphates. I keep my calcium at about 450, mag at 1350 and dkh between 7-9, I'm still working on stabilizing that one. lol
Oct 28, 2011 #7 ccCapt SW 20 & Over Club Joined Mar 15, 2004 Messages 5,365 Location Northeast PA Foskett96 said: What are the correct ranges for these? Click to expand... Reef Aquarium Water Parameters by Randy Holmes-Farley - Reefkeeping.com
Foskett96 said: What are the correct ranges for these? Click to expand... Reef Aquarium Water Parameters by Randy Holmes-Farley - Reefkeeping.com