KH question

[Guille]

I have a 14 gallon biocube with a 14k HQI that I have an issue with.Numbers arePH 8.2trates 0trites .1calcium 360phosphates at 2KH at 130 this was using a Hagen test kitI just did a 3 gallon water change 3 days ago water is RODI po4 of 0 (first thing I checked.) KH of 130??!! What is causing my po4 and kh issues? atm I'm clueless. Is a water change the only way to correct the KH?The tank has 2 skunk clowns 6 hermits and 3 turbos with assorted polyps shrooms and a clam. Tank has been up for 5 months just added clam 2 weeks ago. watching it for a freind doing a divorce.Thanks for any help

 

[Guille]

Never mind for the moment. I'm now finding that 130 may be just fine lol. It just depends on where you look. Hagen says 80 is good. Been to 2 places that say 120-200 is good. Does a Hagen kit measure in ppm? anyone? anyone? I though ti did. Goann have to wait till I'm home from work to check it.

 

[Wes]

sounds like a ppm measurement. normal dkH levels are 8-11dKH

 

[rjs5134]

This link may be helpful.

http://www.saltyzoo.com/SaltyCalcs/AlkConv.php

 

[Guille]

Ya that was the problem everywhere I went no one was using the ppm readings. No worries I hearing some negative things about the Hagen KH test as far as reading higher than it is. I going to order a Salifert and go from there. Thanks for the replys

 

[rjs5134]

I liked my Salifert kit, but read ALOT that Lamotte's kit is better. Test results have been very similar from both for me so far.