Best way to raise ALK?

[Supreme Reefs]

I have never raised or tested (until now) for Alkalinity, i dont know much about Alkalinity so i am new to this part. Can someone please help me on how to raise it? My Alk is around 6.8-7 right now i guess an ideal level would be around 9?

 

[reefz3ro]

I have used Reef Builder from Seachem with no problems and like it.

 

[roshi719]

I use two part from Bulk Reef Supply. Cheap and effective. Whatever you choose though go slow with it. Sudden alk changes can be hazardous to coral health!

 

[Supreme Reefs]

I have used Reef Builder from Seachem with no problems and like it.

that doesnt have any impact on any livestock at all?

 

[roshi719]

Any product that changes alk can have an effect on livestock. The key is to make the change slowly!

 

[Supreme Reefs]

I use two part from Bulk Reef Supply. Cheap and effective. Whatever you choose though go slow with it. Sudden alk changes can be hazardous to coral health!

i just checked it out it looks a little complicating or maybe its just me :xd:

would you dose this everyday?

 

[reefdan]

baking soda or baked baking soda is the cheapest way.

 

[reefz3ro]

No problems. But like roshi said go slow with it. Dont try to go from 7 dkh to 9 dkh at one time that have negative affects.

 

[Supreme Reefs]

Any product that changes alk can have an effect on livestock. The key is to make the change slowly!

gotcha

 

[reefdan]

i used to dose the BRS stuff everyday. really easy if you're good about it (i wasn't).

 

[Supreme Reefs]

baking soda or baked baking soda is the cheapest way.

how do you measure with baking soda?

No problems. But like roshi said go slow with it. Dont try to go from 7 dkh to 9 dkh at one time that have negative affects.

will do

 

[reefdan]

check these out:

'Reef Chemistry Calculator FV'

Making Sodium Carbonate can be fun! - Reef Sanctuary

 

[Supreme Reefs]

i used to dose the BRS stuff everyday. really easy if you're good about it (i wasn't).

the vid they have makes it looks easy i think ill try it out

 

[Supreme Reefs]

check these out:

'Reef Chemistry Calculator FV'

Making Sodium Carbonate can be fun! - Reef Sanctuary

that site really helps thanks reefdan!

 

[Supreme Reefs]

reefz3ro - how often do you dose that reef builder?

 

[reefdan]

oops, really should have posted dr. holmes-farley's article directly

An Improved Do-it-Yourself Two-Part Calcium and Alkalinity Supplement System by Randy Holmes-Farley - Reefkeeping.com

 

[reefz3ro]

I add it to my RO and get my alk up to about 10 dkh in the top off water. I do 30% water change once a month and between those two it keeps my alk at about 9-10 dkh i never really have to dose the tank.

 

[reefdan]

just a thought: do you monitor calcium as well? the two should do hand in hand

 

[seascape]

i use a 2 part from brightwell

 

[Supreme Reefs]

oops, really should have posted dr. holmes-farley's article directly

An Improved Do-it-Yourself Two-Part Calcium and Alkalinity Supplement System by Randy Holmes-Farley - Reefkeeping.com

thanks!

I add it to my RO and get my alk up to about 10 dkh in the top off water. I do 30% water change once a month and between those two it keeps my alk at about 9-10 dkh i never really have to dose the tank.

so i have a tub of RO water for water change n topoffs which i fill about everyother day, i can just put the reefbuilder in there and have it sit then just scoop it out and top off or water change so i wouldnt have to put it in the aquarium?