How fast should I correct for Alk drops?

[KGV]

I was away for 5 days and Alk dropped by 1.5 dKH due to a calcified drip hose. Should I correct in one dose or should I raise it slowly over days?

 

[fishface NJ]

If making a large adjustment (more than 1.4 dKH) divide the dose up and add to the tank over the course of 1-2 days to avoid dramatic changes in water chemistry.

 

[homer1475]

One should never raise ALK more then 1DKH in 24 hours, or so they claim.

I have personally gone as high as 15.dkh in one BOLUS shot without issues. YMMV

EDIT:
Sorry I noticed a typo. Not 15DKH, but 1.5DKH.

 

[arking_mark]

A safe rule of thumb is 1dKH per day with 0.25 spaced individual adjustments.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I do not see a reason to not dose a little each day. It may not prove apparently beneficial over once every 2 days, but cannot be worse.

 

[Rmckoy]

I’d dose max 1dkh in 24 hours every day a At the same time long enough to get it to desired level
test every day at the same time after for 5 days to get a daily consumption and dose accordingly .