Water Chemistry Question
I have finally determined that my tank needs 1 3/4 tsp. of Calcium Chloride per day to keep my levels at 430ppm. The only thing I can’t understand is why my alkalinity levels remain higher than optimal, even without adding any buffer to the water. I have been dosing nothing but calcium, and my dKh stays around 10.8. I am using salifert test kits. Any ideas as to why this is happening? Thanks.
Oh, here are my #’s
Temp: 78F
PH: 8.3
Spec. Gravity 1.025
Nitrate: 5ppm
Phosphate .5ppm
Magnesium Unknown
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Water Chemistry Question