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The alkalinity is a measure of the buffering capcity. It is what stabilizes the ph. If your tank is poorly buffered(has a low alkalinity as measured by the Kh kit) then if something dies the ph can change suddenly and sharply. THe buffer helps attenuate that change.

Dianeww I said Reef Buffer but I meant Reef Builder.

Doc, I had mine so long I forgot how long I had him. Had him long before Nemo came out. I think 3-4 years. He was definitely tougher than the Powder Blue. I had an auto top-off that would occasionaly drop by s.g. down to 1.020. Bang! Powder Blue dead. Regal? Acted like he never noticed it. Grew...

I highly recommend SeaChem Reef Buffer, or some sort of substrate that adds buffer(or Kent Marine Pro-Buffer dkh). This gives your tank a buffer which stabilizes your ph. You just can't get behind on this stuff or your ph will be all over the place. Ph all over the place causes a cascade of...

I have a 200g reef set up for 3 months. Previous 200g in same site set up for ten years until it developed a leak. Pair of clowns with cleaner shrimp and a carpet anenome for their pleasure. Female fat, healthy, bully, clear eyes, no spots, no slime. Last night suddenly on her side and...

For ten years I've had an Oceanic 200 long (84"X24"X24") built in a sweet set-up in the wall(Reef). All R/O, lights, sump, PSkimmer etc hidden. It developed a leak and is gone. I am thinking about changing it to a different tank. Possibly an Oceanic 215 Show? 72X28X24. Possibly bigger? Possibly...