Help!!!

[gatorsfan]

I have a 26 gallon reef tank it has been going for 1 year now.I tested the water param's today with Salifert test kits.My Calcium was 440,ALK was an abysmal 2.35 MEQ/L and my PH was 8.35.I dose 2 Little Fishies 2-part additive when I need to.What is wrong and how can I get my Alk up to where it needs to be without raising the PH?If I add the Part B of the additive it will definitely raise my PH.I use an Aqua C Remora Skimmer and UV Sterilizer.I have SPS and LPS in this reef tank as well as some clowns.Thanks

 

[Fast Fred]

Just out of curiousity, what brand of salt are you using for water changes?

 

[gatorsfan]

Oceanic.I am only doing one water change a month.

 

[Fast Fred]

You could do a search here on Oceaninc, and the problems some people have had with it. This may be your problem too.

IMO, the first step you could try is using a different brand of salt. Many floks here use Instant Ocean. I personally use Reef Crystals, which is a product made by IO. You may also want to consider doing more frequent water changes. 10%-15% per week seems to be the norm around here. I do about 15% every ten days or so.

 

[mg426]

You can raise your alk with baking soda.(arm & hammer) It will not raise your ph much over 8.2