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Originally Posted by whatcaneyedo

Don't be afraid to read and educate yourself.

Chemistry and the Aquarium: What is Alkalinity?
By Randy Holmes-Farley
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2002/2/chemistry

i know, i agree and thanks for the links. there is just so much crap online and so much false info that i would rather ask on here and get opinions from people who have had reef tanks themelves