High Alkalinity

[BEN BOGDAN]

I always seem to have this high alk problem. I use ro water and beef up the ph with kent superbuffer when needed. Do I need to worry about it and where is it comming from? Thanks, BB

[terrydavis]

I have read these fantastic articles by one of the guys on this site (a doctor of chemistry) and found them both very helpful. Keep in mind that alkalinity, calcium and PH are all very closely related so I hope you will read them. If you have any other questions, PM me and I will point you in the right direction.

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/june2002/chem.htm
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/nov2002/chem.htm