Im just curious if anyone runs a lower alk reef tank on purpose? Say around 6-7 dkh. The only reason I ask is because I normally keep my alk consistent between 8-9 dkh. My corals have all been doing well and growing. Ive been renovating my home recently and have let my kalk reservoir empty a few times (due to lack of time) and my alk has dipped down into the 6's on occasion. Just recently it dipped down to 5.5 dkh. Ive always brought it back up slowly with no issues.
The thing is, Ive noticed my corals seem to look better at the lower dkh. I'm thinking of keeping my alk between 6-7 dkh and wondering if anyone else does that? I keep all my other parameters pretty consistent and PH is always between 8.0-8.3.
The thing is, Ive noticed my corals seem to look better at the lower dkh. I'm thinking of keeping my alk between 6-7 dkh and wondering if anyone else does that? I keep all my other parameters pretty consistent and PH is always between 8.0-8.3.