Raising Alk - How much is to much?

[PaulEZ]

I'm currently running my Alk around 8.4dKH, and would like to raise it up to 9.0dKH. How much can I raise it per day, week, month to safely get it to that point? Not looking for the amount of alk, just the time period to get it from 8.4 to 9.0

Tks!

 

[DJYoshi]

I had a massive drop the other week when my reactor went off line... went all the way down to 7. I always kept it around 10... someone told me to raise it 1 pt per day... I raised it back to 10 and put the reactor back online on day 3.... I haven't had any issues...
So I'd say you can raise it 1/2 point in a day.
it should also tell you on the bottle that you're dosing how much you should raise it in a day too.

 

[PaulEZ]

I had a massive drop the other week when my reactor went off line... went all the way down to 7. I always kept it around 10... someone told me to raise it 1 pt per day... I raised it back to 10 and put the reactor back online on day 3.... I haven't had any issues...
So I'd say you can raise it 1/2 point in a day.
it should also tell you on the bottle that you're dosing how much you should raise it in a day too.

Appreciate the feedback!

 

[finksmart]

8.4 is fine no need to raise it will do more harm than good. I've seen successful SPS tanks ranging from 7 to 10 alk. Stability is key.

 

[cowfish]

Use baking soda for a buffer. Lot cheaper than anything else.