High Alk

[markak]

My Alk is 13 dkh from a Hanna Tester. Thought that was high so I tested with a Api test kit. Got the same high reading. My PH is 8.3-8.4. Is this something to be concered about ? If so how do I lower it? Thanks

 

[Downbeach]

Are you adding any pH buffer? If so, I would stop and let the alk come down. What are your SG, Ca and Mg reading?

 

[markak]

Not using PH buffer. SG 1.026, CA 500 and MG 1400. Its been creeping up for the last few days.

 

[twilliard]

Are you dosing anything at all?
That calcium number is high.

 

[markak]

Esss Elements once a week. Could it be to much Co2 in my house being closed up with air cond on?

 

[twilliard]

Too much co2 would lower your ph
From what I see its not co2
Stop dosing and let the numbers fall naturally

 

[markak]

Ph is fine 8.3 - 8.4

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Esss elements? What is that?

 

[markak]

Essential Elements