Alkalinity Dosing

[Braveheart!]

My Alkalinity is running at 7.6 dkh, calcium 440 ppm, salinity 1.025, magnesium 1360 ppm, nitrate 7 ppm, ph 8.2, phosphate .09. should I does for alkalinity ? I have BRS Soda Ash.


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[thatmanMIKEson]

My Alkalinity is running at 7.6 dkh, calcium 440 ppm, salinity 1.025, magnesium 1360 ppm, nitrate 7 ppm, ph 8.2, phosphate .09. should I does for alkalinity ? I have BRS Soda Ash.


thanks

If your alkalinity is 7.6 today test it in 24 hrs if it has dropped it is safe to say yes you need to dose alkalinity to maintain 7.6 if you see no change test in 4 days, if you see no change from 7.6 its safe to say dosing is not required