How do I lower Kh and Alkalinity

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by Mr._Bond, May 31, 2005.

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  1. Mr._Bond

    Mr._Bond Feather Duster

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    My Kh and Alkalinity are both a bit high. My Ph is good at about 8.2 and my calcium was fine too. Anyone know of a way to lower those values? Does this mean another water change?
     
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  3. fletch

    fletch Kole Tang

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  4. Birdlady

    Birdlady Finback Whale

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    What are you calling high? What are your readings...alk, kH, pH and calcium... :)
     
  5. Mr._Bond

    Mr._Bond Feather Duster

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    Birdlady, Here are my numbers:
    SG = 1.025
    KH = 10.4 (High)
    Alk = 3.71 (High)
    Calcium = 455 (Little High I guess)
     
  6. Black_Raven

    Black_Raven Scooter Blennie

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    Karma to Fletch for the great link! Hey Bond, I keep my alk higher than that,
    I don't think its too high! You also have to take into account that all these test kits have a fairly wide margin of error (IMHO) depending on the test kit. :)
     
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  7. mmakay

    mmakay Feather Duster

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    I agree with Raven, those numbers are good! Don't change a thing.
     
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  9. Birdlady

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    Those numbers are just fine!!! ;D