Dosing question for a dummy

[Troyntu]

So I have a question on dosing in general. Be first dosing for me and I was watching brs videos and was wondering if I want my Alk at say 8.5 and it’s at 7.6 and I have the measurements on how much I need to dose how do I know how much I’m allowed to put in, in one dosing without overdoing it? I know I can’t put the full amount in at one time
It says .020. But I’m not good at exactly what that it.
I know I’m making something simple more complicated then it needs to be but if someone can explain to me a little better. Thanks

 

[((FORDTECH))]

So I have a question on dosing in general. Be first dosing for me and I was watching brs videos and was wondering if I want my Alk at say 8.5 and it’s at 7.6 and I have the measurements on how much I need to dose how do I know how much I’m allowed to put in, in one dosing without overdoing it? I know I can’t put the full amount in at one time
It says .020. But I’m not good at exactly what that it.
I know I’m making something simple more complicated then it needs to be but if someone can explain to me a little better. Thanks

They say something like it’s not safe to raise it more than .5 DKH per day

 

[krash7172]

Your total water volume and Alk drop per day is unique to your tank. As stated, .5 DKH per day adjustments are safe. There are Alk dosing calculators but I suggest starting with routine testing and small dosing to see how your tank reacts. Keep in mind that it will change over time as your tank matures. You should soon learn how much dosing your tank needs!