Read Sea Alkalinity Test Kit

[Dom]

Wow... What a difference between API and Red Sea test kits!

I don't understand the translation of the results. The total titrant added was .54 ml. According to the chart, this translates to:

Meq/L = 2.7
dKH = 7.6

What does this mean? Is it good? I didn't see a desirable range in any of the documentation. Based on what I have found, I would say that these results are on the low side of the "normal" range.

Help me Obi-Wan Farley, you're my only hope. LOL

Latest Test Results:
pH-8.0
Nitrate-10
Ammonia-0
Phosphate-.25
Nitrate-0
KH (API Kit)-125
Calcium-440
dKH (Red Sea)-7.6
Meq/L-2.7
SG-.35ppt

Feedback?

 

[shadow1013]

8-10dKH is a good range. Red Sea suggests 12.1 for LPS and 12.6 for SPS frag. I try to stick around 10dKH.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

It is fine. I recommend 7-11 dKH, unless it is a ULNS tank, then 7-8 dKH.