Hanna Instruments Alkalinity Checker Product Demo

[whiteboypatrickkelly]

gess what im trying to say is i take good care of my tank but at the same hand im not 1 of thoughs people allways messing with it, i tend to try and leave it be, but like i said all my tests are good but the ALKALINITY is soo high, what can i do and is this bad for my fish? they seem fine just as happie as ever, i read on line high is better but that doesnt sound right to me, maby hi is better then low but id think midrange is always better ? can some 1 help explaine plz

[MarineDepotVideos]

@whiteboypatrickkelly If you find the source water is causing your problem, consider purchasing a Reverse Osmosis filter or buying RO water from your LFS. The exact desired alkalinity level depends on the type fish you keep. Most freshwater tropical fish will benefit from General Hardness levels of 61-200 ppm and Carbonate Hardness levels above 80 ppm. Please let us know if you have additional questions or just give us a ring at 1-800-566-FISH (3474).

[whiteboypatrickkelly]

So i got a frshwater tank, and all my tests are in midrange ammonio at 0 i like to keep nitrate at .5 or the lowest just having traces so i know my tank is staying cycled so every thing is where it should be yet my alkalinity is super high, why would it be so high with normal ph level in the safe zone? dont the 2 kinda go hand in hand? i do 10%waterchanges every week to 10s then like once every 2 months ill do 40% real vacume the gravel good, but i always slowly ad new water like a gallon hour

[MarineDepotVideos]

@whiteboypatrickkelly The high alkalinity level is probably coming from your source water. Test the tap water or source water before it goes into your tank and you will probably find higher alkalinity levels. Alkalinity levels will affect your pH, but the relationship is not always consistent as many other things will affect your pH, such as CO2. It is therefore possible to experience high alkalinity levels will maintaining a normal pH.

[1cubsfan4life]

Isn't 6.2 very low for your alk?

[MarineDepotVideos]

@1cubsfan4life 6.2 is indeed low for a reef aquarium. That's why we're using our handy Hanna Checker so we'll know how much to dose. Between 8 and 12 dKH is ideal.

[johnnykat21]

I love these checkers I have the alk,phos,and cal..cant wait for nitrate and mag..keep it up guys..Marine depot rocks..

[MarineDepotVideos]

@johnnykat21 We love them, too! Thank you for your kind remarks, they are certainly appreciated!