15 Alk too high?

[GpixL_]

Just started my tank and I tested the alk and saw that it is 15. Getting mushroom coral on wednesday and fish on tuesday so am kinda worried. Is this ok?

 

[topjago]

Just started my tank and I tested the alk and saw that it is 15. Getting mushroom coral on wednesday and fish on tuesday so am kinda worried. Is this ok?

What did you test with ? You should shoot for alk to be between 7-9 but some people run way higher, 15 is crazy.. what is the mag and cal? What’s your salinity ?

 

[GpixL_]

What did you test with ? You should shoot for alk to be between 7-9 but some people run way higher, 15 is crazy.. what is the mag and cal? What’s your salinity ?

I tested with HANNA H1772 Marine Alkalinity Tester

Salinity is 1.023
Cal is 500 ppm
I don’t have a kit for mag.

 

[HudsonReefer2.0]

Did u test it again and did u follow the instructions.

 

[Willb25]

Your calcium and alkalinity is to high. What is your pH? Are u dosing your tank

 

[thatmanMIKEson]

Your salinity is low to have that high of alk what are you dosing?

 

[HudsonReefer2.0]

Tbh I wouldn’t anything to that system until u correct the chemistry.

 

[thatmanMIKEson]

Tbh I wouldn’t anything to that system until u correct the chemistry.

Yes, definitely verify test results before any action taken good call

 

[GpixL_]

PH is a little more then 8.
Just tested it again and now alk is 15.7.
Checked salinity again and it’s 1.024
Just put in fritz turbostart.

 

[thatmanMIKEson]

PH is a little more then 8.
Just tested it again and now alk is 15.7.
Checked salinity again and it’s 1.024
Just put in fritz turbostart.

What salt?

 

[GpixL_]

What salt?

Instant Ovean reef crystals

 

[Reefnewb]

Take your water to LFS and have them test it before you get coral. Check the dates on the test reagent and kits

 

[GpixL_]

Take your water to LFS and have them test it before you get coral. Check the dates on the test reagent and kits

Just got everything. Brand new.

 

[GpixL_]

Take your water to LFS and have them test it before you get coral. Check the dates on the test reagent and kits

Plus LFS is 40 min away.

 

[HudsonReefer2.0]

How old is the tank? Cycled?

 

[GpixL_]

How old is the tank?

Few days

 

[HudsonReefer2.0]

U know that’s no where near ready for any live stock.

 

[HudsonReefer2.0]

Correct the chemistry and let the tank cycle

 

[GpixL_]

U know that’s no where near ready for any live stock.

Yes I wanted to get live rock and such from a guy and he said he will give me bio balls and filter media but gotta buy a coral? So that’s what i’m doing and hoping the turbostart helps to speed it up.

 

[polyppal]

what salt are you using? Duracell???
(I suspect your using the test kit incorrectly, adding too much/little reagent)