So, what's the recommended dkh anyway?

[LuizW13]

So, i was doing a little digging around and noticed a lot of different values for dkh. This all started because I want a mixed reef and want to start with a Pocillopora as my first SPS.

I saw that liveaquaria says that the Pocillopora should be kept in water with 8-12 dkh, RedSea says a mixed reef should be at 11.5 dkh. The salt i'm using however, Tropic Marin Pro Reef salt makes fresh salt water at 7-8 dkh.

Do i have to bring up the DKH now, or slowly bring it up after future sps corals start consuming it?

 

[Cheapreef]

There is no magic number really, higher Alk grows your SPS faster lower gets better coloring. I really wouldn't chase a number just pick one and keep it stable. Mine levels out at 8.5 with Kalk dosing so that is where I keep it.

 

[LuizW13]

There is no magic number really, higher Alk grows your SPS faster lower gets better coloring. I really wouldn't chase a number just pick one and keep it stable. Mine levels out at 8.5 with Kalk dosing so that is where I keep it.

Ahhh, i did not know that. Thanks!