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Water ChemistryPinned๐Ÿ”’ LockedยทMay 20ยท๐Ÿ‘ 50#1

Welcome to #Water Chemistry - Alk, Ca, Mg, nutrients, dosing

Test results, dosing schedules, balling vs two-part vs reactors, nutrient management - this is the forum. Posting tips:
  • Include your test kit brand (Salifert, Hanna, Red Sea, etc.) - they don't all agree, and "8.4 dKH on Salifert" tells more than "8.4 dKH".
  • For "why are my numbers off?" threads, list: salinity, temp, recent water changes, current livestock load, and any dosing.
  • Phosphate and nitrate numbers below detection aren't always good - context matters.
What's your maintenance routine look like? ๐Ÿงช

โ€” Always keeping it simple

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