Hi,
Over the past month, my alk keeps climbing steadily. I test the same time each week, and everything remains in line except the alk lately. Same salt since starting the tank over a year ago (RS Coral Pro). I change water the same time each week (10%). All rock has been in the tank for at least 6 months (last random pieces added then). Same test kit as always.
Calcium 410
Mag 1320
Phos 0.25
Nitrate - 0
Nitrite - 0
Ammonia - 0
PH 8.2
Alk - used to be 8 four weeks ago, now is 16
Sal -1.026
I have always dosed kalk in my ATO but I guess I should stop? Why is this creeping up? How do I remedy safely without disrupting everything else?
Mixed reef, with SPS, LPS, and softies. Macro algae as well. What ill effects can be expected with this high of number?
Thanks!
Over the past month, my alk keeps climbing steadily. I test the same time each week, and everything remains in line except the alk lately. Same salt since starting the tank over a year ago (RS Coral Pro). I change water the same time each week (10%). All rock has been in the tank for at least 6 months (last random pieces added then). Same test kit as always.
Calcium 410
Mag 1320
Phos 0.25
Nitrate - 0
Nitrite - 0
Ammonia - 0
PH 8.2
Alk - used to be 8 four weeks ago, now is 16
Sal -1.026
I have always dosed kalk in my ATO but I guess I should stop? Why is this creeping up? How do I remedy safely without disrupting everything else?
Mixed reef, with SPS, LPS, and softies. Macro algae as well. What ill effects can be expected with this high of number?
Thanks!