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Old 07-09-2007, 07:03 AM
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Hey just wondering if someone can help me balance my tank. Meaning point me in the right direction for balance my chem probs.

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Calc. is coming in at 400
Alk 5.8 dKH
and my NO3 is coming in at 5ppm

i cannot get a reading for PH as it "off the chart" color wise

"Grr i need a PH Probe"

I does kalk through my auto top-off

Tips, suggestions

Kyle

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Old 07-09-2007, 03:48 PM
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Do you mean Chem 101?
Add baking soda according to this article. http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php
make sure you calculate your tank volume to determine how much is required to raise your alk about 3dKH. I suggest you increase 1 dKH daily over three days to minimize shock/change for your corals.
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opps it was late thanks chin, will that help with my PH as well ?
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yes it will help stabalize the pH only if you add it gradually. if not, it will create a spike before stabalization
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