Corals benefiting from high KH/pH?

[Keko21]

Just did some testing today and my KH (15dkh) and pH (8.7) are obviously a bit on the high end same with calcium (510). I have noticed whenever this happens my corals look much fuller and extended- just overall healthier looking. Im using hanna for the testing. Wondering what your thoughts are on trying to bring these numbers down or is this possibly one of those times where the philosophy of “different tank, different needs” comes into play?

 

[bushdoc]

I somewhat doubt your results are accurate, especially pH.
Are you dosing alkalinity and Ca?
What salt mix are you using?
There are people running reef tanks at hight alkalinity, but consistency and stability is more important.

 

[Keko21]

Reef crystals for salt.
Digital stick for ph.
Dosing reef code A+B for calcium/alk- dialed the dose back.

 

[jda]

You need to calibrate that pH probe. Unless you are doing a lot of Kalk, it is not really 8.7.

 

[homer1475]

I somewhat doubt your results are accurate, especially pH.

You need to calibrate that pH probe. Unless you are doing a lot of Kalk, it is not really 8.7.

+3

 

[Northern Flicker]

I will say this - either way, your corals do look very happy and wonderful in your pic. Nice

 

[GARRIGA]

I'd be more focused on how tank inhabitant looks than test results. Hobby grade kits by default aren't precise and being administered by humans adds to the uncertainty. Although properly calibrated proves should be more accurate but calibration is required often. Having said that, when test results are outside the norm best confirm using another kit as reagents do expire.