alk question

zoalover34

Superstar Fish
Jun 5, 2006
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#1
what would cause my alk to be super low? im barely showing anything when i test for it.. after i put the drops in the vile and shake it it looks pretty much just like water with a slight hint of yellow.. i change about 5-7 gallons a week, it shouldn't be that low.. maybe that's why my xenia's stopped pulsing? i think im gonna get another test kit and try with that but other than that does anyone have any suggestions?
 

Lorna

Elite Fish
Mar 3, 2005
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NE Indiana
#2
What is your calcium......the two work in a dance together......and believe me I find it the hardest balance to meet......

high cal = low alk therefore by trying to raise the ca I end up lowering the alk......you should get a reliable test kit for it, though alk is one of the easier to test as it is just the one reagent....