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  1. Jpt100

    Alkalinity won't rise

    Thx again. I use RO/DI water. I never knew about the gas exchange thing with the fresh air. Good to know. I'll keep the windows open to help it. I'll also try the baking soda with the water changes
  2. Jpt100

    Alkalinity won't rise

    Got it. Thx. My tank is open on the top. I'll try the baking soda and see if it helps me. Any idea why the alkalinity won't rise above 7?
  3. Jpt100

    Alkalinity won't rise

    Thanks for the help. I tested my ph and it shows at 8.1. I did a water change yesterday morning and tested today and it's at 8, not too bad. That's the highest it's been lol. I added a little more than half of the bottle recommendation and I'll check tomorrow and see where it's at
  4. Jpt100

    Alkalinity won't rise

    I do them every week and use kent salt. I did a WC today in the morning and tested an hr later and it tested 6 again. I've dosed in the morning and tested later in the afternoon and still test low. It's like I never added anything
  5. Jpt100

    Alkalinity won't rise

    Yea. I took a sample a few days ago. He also tested at 6
  6. Jpt100

    Alkalinity won't rise

    Hey Reef Gurus! I tested my tank and my parameters are as follows: KH: 7 Cal: 440 Mag:1320 Temp: 80 S: 1.025 65 gal lightly stocked mixed reef This was about a week ago. I've been adding KH and testing everyday and it won't rise. I bounce around from 6-7 and can't get it to go any higher. I add...
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