I bought a brand new Hanna checker Alkalinity

[Seapets]

It’s giving me a reading of 3.8

still learn how to use this Hannah checker
Can someone tell me what 3.8 stands for

 

[coralfishreef]

Is it the HI772 dKH checker? Typically people have their tanks around 7 to 10 or sometimes higher.

You might have not performed the test correctly.

There is a video on the 6th photo tab.

Alkalinity DKH Colorimeter HI772 Hanna Checker - Marine Water

Why does BRS recommend this? The Hanna Alkalinity checker is an awesome little tool that now will give results in DKH values that are much more common in the aquarium hobby. It will also give you accurate easy to read results with the large LCD display. We like the repeatable results and ability...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

 

[Seapets]

Is it the HI772 dKH checker? Typically people have their tanks around 7 to 10 or sometimes higher.

You might have not performed the test correctly.

There is a video on the 6th photo tab.

Alkalinity DKH Colorimeter HI772 Hanna Checker - Marine Water

Why does BRS recommend this? The Hanna Alkalinity checker is an awesome little tool that now will give results in DKH values that are much more common in the aquarium hobby. It will also give you accurate easy to read results with the large LCD display. We like the repeatable results and ability...

www.bulkreefsupply.com

Thanks for the information

 

[Seapets]

Thanks for the information

Let me check if it is the H1772

 

[Seapets]

This is not how the test is performed according to Hanna unless you have a different model?

I never used one of these Hanna checker before. Matter fact I never tested my water for like three years . I just do water changes once a week 5 gallons of water out of a 53 gallon LX 200 Red Sea tank. Can I use reef crystals this is how my tank looks like in the pictures. I try only to stay with soft coral because I have a very busy life . The reason why I got the Hanna checker alkalinity was to keep my pH controlled. What is a good pH for soft coral like anemones mushrooms zoanthids?

 

[Seapets]

This is the one I got

 

[Cheddah93]

I would suggest retrying the test according to the video, fill the vial to the line, run the c1 test, then add 1ml provided reagent, put cap on and invert 4-5 time(mix), wipe it and put it back in and run c2 test.

 

[Seapets]

I would suggest retrying the test according to the video, fill the vial to the line, run the c1 test, then add 1ml provided reagent, put cap on and invert 4-5 time(mix), wipe it and put it back in and run c2 test.

Thank you. I will try that again tomorrow it’s past my bedtime. I work nights. thanks for the information. I will try the instructions. I used tapwater to wash the glass veils i’ll let it dry. If it works I will put it in the reef taik tomorrow thank you all

 

[jazzsam]

If you don't add anything and only rely on water changes your ALK would be very low.

 

[coralfishreef]

I never used one of these Hanna checker before. Matter fact I never tested my water for like three years . I just do water changes once a week 5 gallons of water out of a 53 gallon LX 200 Red Sea tank. Can I use reef crystals this is how my tank looks like in the pictures. I try only to stay with soft coral because I have a very busy life . The reason why I got the Hanna checker alkalinity was to keep my pH controlled. What is a good pH for soft coral like anemones mushrooms zoanthids?

My response was to Cheddah93. We both deleted the responses so this is out of context…

 

[coralfishreef]

I never used one of these Hanna checker before. Matter fact I never tested my water for like three years . I just do water changes once a week 5 gallons of water out of a 53 gallon LX 200 Red Sea tank. Can I use reef crystals this is how my tank looks like in the pictures. I try only to stay with soft coral because I have a very busy life . The reason why I got the Hanna checker alkalinity was to keep my pH controlled. What is a good pH for soft coral like anemones mushrooms zoanthids?

It’s good to know your parameters, but if your system has been running without issues, then I wouldn’t make any abrupt changes. Your tank looks good and soft corals are great

What are you trying to fix or change if anything? Are you switching the salt brand or mix?

 

[Seapets]

It’s good to know your parameters, but if your system has been running without issues, then I wouldn’t make any abrupt changes. Your tank looks good and soft corals are great

What are you trying to fix or change if anything? Are you switching the salt brand or mix?

I’m sticking with the reef crystals I had before it was red sea coral pro it was too expensive to buy every time it runs out of salt so I changed it to reef crystals. I just needed to monitor alkalinity because I haven’t test my water for like three years so I’ve heard it’s important to check at least pH alkalinity

 

[Seapets]

If you don't add anything and only rely on water changes your ALK would be very low.

I totally agree. and that’s why I asked for help. I just wanted to raise up my PH in alkalinity so I can have Coral growth. And that’s why I got the Hana checker alkalinity To check the levels so I can keep up with my pH alkalinity level

 

[Seapets]

If you don't add anything and only rely on water changes your ALK would be very low.

Exactly that’s why I asked for help what’s a good brand of chemical to bring alkalinity up

 

[Seapets]

It’s good to know your parameters, but if your system has been running without issues, then I wouldn’t make any abrupt changes. Your tank looks good and soft corals are great

What are you trying to fix or change if anything? Are you switching the salt brand or mix?

I’m only trying to bring my alkalinity up so I can have at least Coral growth because I have an OG bounce that I bought from Marty in Malden it’s been a year now and haven’t grown any bigger it’s the same size I bought it so I’m just trying to see have some Coral Growth

 

[ChrisV]

Increased alkalinity will help reduce pH swings and provide a source of carbonate, but that's more of an issue for the calcification of stony corals.

I'm sure that more stable pH would be appreciated by any inhabitant, but I don't think it's a magic bullet for getting a mushroom to grow.

The most likely observable outcome from boosting alk in a softy tank is increased coralline algae growth.

I've never kept a bounce mushroom, but I see a big change in Ricordea growth rate when I target feed them. Have you tried that?

 

[chadfish]

Thank you. I will try that again tomorrow it’s past my bedtime. I work nights. thanks for the information. I will try the instructions. I used tapwater to wash the glass veils i’ll let it dry. If it works I will put it in the reef taik tomorrow thank you all

If you wash the cuvette with tap water, you might want to rinse a couple times with tank water just before you take a sample to test.

 

[chadfish]

Exactly that’s why I asked for help what’s a good brand of chemical to bring alkalinity up

Regular baking soda. Any product you purchase for Alk is most likely expensive baking soda.

I follow these instructions using baking soda from the grocery store but I buy calcium chloride from BRS because I don’t trust the driveway heat to be pure

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php

 

[Seapets]

Regular baking soda. Any product you purchase for Alk is most likely expensive baking soda.

I follow these instructions using baking soda from the grocery store but I buy calcium chloride from BRS because I don’t trust the driveway heat to be pure

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-02/rhf/index.php

Thank you Chadfish

 

[Seapets]

If you wash the cuvette with tap water, you might want to rinse a couple times with tank water just before you take a sample to test.

Thanks for the tip I’ll definitely do that. Yes I’ve rinsed it with tapwater but it’s completely dry now because I tried it was Yesterday morning