Articles tagged: alkalinity
- Deep dive
Limewater (Kalkwasser) — chemistry and use
A deep dive into the chemistry of limewater: calcium hydroxide solubility, simultaneous Ca/ALK/pH support, the capacity ceiling, vinegar boosting, integrating trace elements, and modern safe dosing.
- Reference
Dosing Methods — How to Choose the Right System for Your Reef
A comprehensive guide to the most widely used reef dosing methods in Europe: one-part, two-part, Balling variants, Triton Core7 Flex, kalkwasser, and calcium reactor — comparison, products, and practical recommendations.
- Deep dive
Trace elements, macro-nutrients and micro-nutrients in the reef aquarium
A comprehensive guide to all ICP-OES element groups — macroelements, dynamic elements and the relevance line explained in practical terms.
- Basics
The stability principle — why consistency beats perfection
A single measurement vs. trend, the paradox of constant adjustment, one change at a time, and why predictability matters more than hitting a perfect target.
- Basics
pH in the reef aquarium — what it is and why it fluctuates
The logarithmic scale, diel variation, safe range, indoor CO₂ as a hidden cause, and why an electrode is the only reliable measurement tool.
- Practice
pH in practice — diagnosis, raising and management
The air test, causes of low pH in order of frequency, all raising methods compared, electrode calibration, and a monitoring schedule.
- Basics
Alkalinity — the buffer beneath the surface
What alkalinity is, why it depletes, reference values by tank type, measurement methods and supplementation from kalkwasser to calcium reactors.
- Practice
The big three in practice — measurement, target values and balance
The interdependence of alkalinity, calcium and magnesium, target values by tank type, measurement methods and signs of imbalance.