Coralline Algae on Live Rock Dissapearing. Help Please

[prostock442]

So P-Nut - I guess my Alk is a little high according to the LiveAquaria.com chart?

BOB - How would I lower my ALK ?

 

[P-Nut]

So P-Nut - I guess my Alk is a little high according to the LiveAquaria.com chart?

BOB - How would I lower my ALK ?

Assuming my numbers are correct, then yes it is a little high. It will drop on its own. I wouldnt touch it.

 

[stingythingy45]

Assuming my numbers are correct, then yes it is a kittle high. It will drop on its own. I wouldnt touch it, and your test could be measuring high also.

Agree,
Just don't dose anything and it should drop.
If not,water changes to bring it back down are best.

 

[prostock442]

Okay - sounds good. I'll stop being a mad scientist & blindly dosing......... I should have known better but you listen to this one & that one, read this post & that post........... By the time your done, your either pulling your hair out or you have 20 bottles lined up on the counter & another 20 on the way in the mail. In my case, Both!!! Thanks for all your advice......... I need to slowwwwwww my roll LOL.

 

[P-Nut]

Hahah. Yes, it deffinitely can be a little bit of info overload. I still have questions after a lot of years.

In this hobby, slow and steady definitely wins. And a lot of research.

By the way, what salt do you use?

 

[prostock442]

I purchase Premixed from my LFS - They use Red Sea Coral Pro Reef Mix. It's relatively inexpressive at $1.00 per gallon & easier on the old back. They use RO water which I don't have an RO unit & will not purchase one. I trust their water is best for my little tank. Much easier to take my two buckets & drive down the street, about 4 miles, get my water, look at all the fish n corals and make the short drive home, besides, it get's me out of the house for some air & peace of mind.