KH to high

[seacreatures96]

Well my tank has a high level of Alkalinity and fair level of calcium and I don't know what the problem could be any ideas?
Alkalinity:13 drops
Calcium:450
PH:8.4

 

[seacreatures96]

Any help will be appreciated please

 

[butts182]

Quit dosing alk

 

[seacreatures96]

I don't that's the problem

 

[mike007]

Alkalinty cannot go up unless you are dosing. If you are not dosing your test are not accurate. What does 13 drops mean?

 

[reef4beer]

I know exactly what you are going through. I get customers at my job with the same issue.

Would assume your using an API test? What else are you dosing in your tank? What's your calcium and ph level?

 

[Reef Pets]

You posted that your ALK is 13 Drops.. We don't know what the ALK reading is to give proper advise.

 

[reef4beer]

You need to check the chart to make the conversion.

Using the drop reading I would say anywhere from 7-13. Ideally I lle to keep mmr from 7-9.

 

[seacreatures96]

I'm not dosing anything and ph:8.4 and calcium:450

 

[reef4beer]

What is your magnesium level at? We're your lights on or off, if on how many hours?

 

[Reefing Madness]

Alk at 13 is just a tad high, nothing to worry about, as it will lower itself quickly.
Cal at 450 is not high.
And the problem can stem from your salt mix, some mix at higher levels than others. What kind are you using?

 

[J062682l]

When my test kit measures 13 drops my alk is half of that !

 

[Reefing Madness]

When my test kit measures 13 drops my alk is half of that !

:sad:
What test kit are you using??

 

[J062682l]

Not sure the name. But it's been pretty good so far. I'm usually around 8-9

 

[seacreatures96]

8hrs and it's two 250watt metal halide and t5 actinic

 

[Shtiff1]

You should be good.

 

[ritter6788]

What brand of salt are you using?

 

[seacreatures96]

I used Brighwell salt

 

[ritter6788]

I believe Brightwell salt has a low alkalinity. No way for alk to be that high unless you are dosing something or your salinity is very high.

You're not dosing anything? Anything at all?

 

[seacreatures96]

You right fresh mix of salt ALK is 9. I'm not dosing anything at this time. Salinity is 1.25