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blb75usa
02-10-2012, 09:35 AM
i tested my alk its says 3.6 per liter and my tank is 26 gallon bow front

EMUreef
02-10-2012, 09:45 AM
i tested my alk its says 3.6 per liter and my tank is 26 gallon bow front

are you talking about the read out that the test kit is giving you?

blb75usa
02-10-2012, 09:47 AM
yes i am talking about the readings

EMUreef
02-10-2012, 10:12 AM
what test kit are you using

jimsflies
02-10-2012, 10:13 AM
Which test kit are you using?

blb75usa
02-10-2012, 10:30 AM
red sea marine lab

EMUreef
02-10-2012, 10:32 AM
red sea marine lab

llooking at the color card that comes with it. do you mean that the reading you get is 3.6? if so you probably have high alk. how high is hard to say, its not the best test kit to use.

is this your read out card ur using?

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2007/8/review_album/fig3.jpg

blb75usa
02-10-2012, 10:35 AM
i can't view the pic

EMUreef
02-10-2012, 10:43 AM
i can't view the pic

ok either way does your test card have like 3 sections, low normal high?

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i would get an API alk test, they are a little more accurate and easier to figure out what your alk might be.