Okay, then 20 tsps doesn't seem like that much with a total volume of 300g. What level of alk are you aiming for?

I was hoping for 9-10dkh. Does that sound like a good number to shoot for.

Perfect number.

I heard baking soda has phosphates in it. I use SeaChem's Reef Builder to avoid that.
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I haven't heard that, and it's a bit cheaper than reef builder. Where did you hear this?

LFS

Ah, never believe them!! :biggrin:

:lol: I hear ya, but I think I can trust this guy. He gives me the straight poop. For instance "Cycle". I used to use this stuff WEEKLY. When I asked him "Why should I have to add bacteria to my tanks (FW, now) when they already have bacteria in them?". Well, lets just say, I stopped buying "Cycle".

I know the guy, yes, he's straight up, I just haven't heard that. I'll ask Randy over at RC about it, but I think it might be urban myth.

A second opinion never hurts. Might call for a third, though, depending on the answer. DOH!