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I'm dosing a huge amount of Alk and Calc (600ml / day) into my 280G tank. I'm pretty sure it's precipitating out or getting absorbed. I don't see obvious signs of precipitate, but much of my plumbing runs under the floor, so it could be anywhere.
My question is WHEN does Alk precipitate? If I add a tablespoon of Alk, I see my level go up by 0.5 dKh or so. Does this mean that the water has "taken in" this amount of Alk and it didn't precipitate out? Or, can it precipitate out over time?
I keep my Mag above 1400 and always add the same amount of Alk and Calc. My pH goes between 8.0 and 8.2 -- at lower pH levels, is it possible that the Alk might precipitate out? I'm pretty much giving up. Hope to change salt to Red Sea Coral Pro that mixes higher.
Thanks!
My question is WHEN does Alk precipitate? If I add a tablespoon of Alk, I see my level go up by 0.5 dKh or so. Does this mean that the water has "taken in" this amount of Alk and it didn't precipitate out? Or, can it precipitate out over time?
I keep my Mag above 1400 and always add the same amount of Alk and Calc. My pH goes between 8.0 and 8.2 -- at lower pH levels, is it possible that the Alk might precipitate out? I'm pretty much giving up. Hope to change salt to Red Sea Coral Pro that mixes higher.
Thanks!