Alkalinity

[whatnot45]

Ok so... i have kept reeftanks for about 4 years now, and i am going trying to get a job at my lfs this summer (im 16) Any ways, So the guy who runs it told me to write him a couple paragraphs on Alkalinity, and its effects on reef tanks, (algae, corals, fish...) Honestly, i have never really botherd to worry about my tank's alkalinity before, and i have no idea what it is. Any help?

 

[BeanAnimal]

I suggest a trip over to the chem forum. At the top you will find a "sticky" thread with a long list of articles by Randy Holmes Farley

Start there... you will find more than you wanted to know. I suggest reading and learning, not copying and pasting.

 

[whatnot45]

im not going to copy and past dont worry

 

[gillboy]

go get em kid

 

[drummereef]

Alkalinity along with calcium is crucial in reef aquaria. This would be a good read for you - http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-04/rhf/index.php


The master list is here -
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=102605


There, I did the copy and paste.

 

[Henry Bowman]

drummereef listed pretty good articles. The master list also has an article about fixing Calcium and Alk when it gets out of balance that is a great refrence.

If you gain a basic understanding of the articles, you will be ahead of many folks in understanding two critical but overlooked factors in running a successful reef especially ones with hard corals.

Good Luck !