kpatrick
02-02-2003, 10:34 PM
I just tested my water and the KH is pretty high, its at 15. whats the best way to get it back down to 8-10? are my fish in danger?
Thanks
Toooloud
02-03-2003, 1:53 AM
a 15 DKH/KH, Is not going to harm your fish as long as its Short term,
what you need to check is your Cal levels. what are they at, your CAL and (ALK / DKH / KH All the same thing) work together.. Usally if one takes over and goes too high it can cause the other to crash..
IF your Cal is normal and fine, then the best way to bring down your KH with 5% water changes, every other day, untill you get to your desired levels. When doing the water changes, test the water to ensure that its around 8KH.. if that is your desired level
kpatrick
02-03-2003, 8:43 AM
the calcium level is around 440. I just did a 5% water change (with RO water) and nothing happened so I will do another change in two days. I called a lfs and they told me to add buffer but if im not mistaken, buffer will raise the KH level???
thanks