Alk is low and can’t do water change

[absolutecarrot]

So I have not done a water change in 2 and a half weeks when I usually do it every week. This has caused me alkalinity to drop to 6.5. I’m not sure what to do because I can’t get water to do a water change. all my corals are fine but I am planning on doing a 25 percent water change when I get water. I would love some suggestions on what to do. Thanks

 

[Reefer508]

Maybe you should dose 2 part for Alk and Cal. What is your Calcium at? How big is the tank? Coral load? If you're able to maintain Alk with just water changes, you shouldn't need much.

 

[absolutecarrot]

Maybe you should dose 2 part for Alk and Cal. What is your Calcium at? How big is the tank? Coral load? If you're able to maintain Alk with just water changes, you shouldn't need much.

I am getting some Kalkwasser to put in my ato soon. My calcium is at 400 and my tank is 20 gallons. I mostly have lps and softy’s only 1 sps.

 

[dz6t]

Any reason you can not get water? To mix salt, you can use distilled water from Market Basket

 

[dz6t]

If you purchase premix water, test it’s alkalinity before using it.

 

[absolutecarrot]

Any reason you can not get water? To mix salt, you can use distilled water from Market Basket

Yes I have been using that occasionally but I also have no salt, but just ordered some

 

[absolutecarrot]

If you purchase premix water, test it’s alkalinity before using it.

Ok thanks because I’m probably going to get some from love the reef

 

[Mixed Reefer]

Tests all parameters on water you get there. I did and was surprised with my results. Your better off making your own than buying second hand water. Upfront costs will be worth it in long run.

 

[absolutecarrot]

Tests all parameters on water you get there. I did and was surprised with my results. Your better off making your own than buying second hand water. Upfront costs will be worth it in long run.

Thanks that’s what I’m planning to do just in this occasion I need water fast

 

[gobyvin]

Setting up a nice water mixing station or getting the necessary gear is truly worth it in the long run, makes the hobby so much more enjoyable.

 

[absolutecarrot]

Setting up a nice water mixing station or getting the necessary gear is truly worth it in the long run, makes the hobby so much more enjoyable.

Yes I definitely need a pump or Wavemaker. What does everyone suggest

 

[gobyvin]

A small Sicce will do, Barrel to size of your system. A five gallon bucket might be enough for some!

 

[dz6t]

Maxijet 1200 will also work fine in a 5 gallon bucket

 

[gobyvin]

MJ is a great pump for this use!

 

[absolutecarrot]

Yes a pump will be very helpful for water mixing

 

[dz6t]

If you have baking soda, you can raise the alk to 8. The arm and hammer from Maket Basket will work great.
Here is a calculator for how much to dose

Reef Chemistry Calculator

 

[frank180reef]

Yes a pump will be very helpful for water mixing

Take care of that beautiful gold torch

 

[absolutecarrot]

So I got a pump and a bucket of salt, I also got some Kalkwasser so my alk doesn’t get so low