My Lighting Spectrum??

[kien]

Originally Posted by Eb0la11

Alkalinity - How do I test for this? There wasnt a way to test it in the kit I got.
Magnesium - See Above

They sell test kits for both of these tests. Just about every test kit manufacturer has their own and your favourite LFS should have one. Might want to call to check stock first thought as these kits seem to always be out of stock or have low stocking for some reason.

[Bloodasp]

alkalinity is your kh. At least that's what I think it is. GH is more for fresh water.

[Eb0la11]

Originally Posted by Bloodasp

alkalinity is your kh. At least that's what I think it is. GH is more for fresh water.

Can anyone else verify this?

[Eb0la11]

So Im just doing some reading about how Alkalinity Calcium and Magnesium levels all kinda need to be balanced and therefore you cant just up say the calcium right now (or so thats how Ive interpreted this article Im reading)

So I was wondering if you guys can give me an example of how the numbers might change for all three if I dosed just calcium. Would alk and mg go down or how does it work exactly?

What do you add to the water to up or lower any of the three levels? Whats the easiest way to add, as well? Do I need some kind of dosing system? Could I use my ATO to dose once I get my levels correct? just add my dosages in proportion to a 5g bucket that would auto top off the system during evaporation?

[Eb0la11]

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