pH Probe Leaked into tank

[Lumbrunoc]

So when installing new Pinpoint pH probe I didn't notice the electrode was broken and the KCl leaked into my 20g tank. I don't have access to a potassium test kit in a timely matter so I wanted to know if it would be harmful? So far all corals and 2 bta's appear fine. Any info is greatly appreciated.

 

[blaxsun]

I'd probably perform a 25% water change, just to be on the safe side.

 

[Christoph]

The small volume of saturated KCl will not have a problematic influence on the potassium concentration in your tank, so in my opinion no actions need to be taken.

If it was ~10 ml volume (which is a lot for a pH probe) the potassium increase would have been in the range of ~20 mg/l if the solution was saturated.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I agree that it is not a concern.

 

[Lumbrunoc]

I agree that it is not a concern.

Awesome and thank you! Now I can sleep tonight