Parameter guides

Reef aquarium Alkalinity guide

Choose a stable target appropriate to the reef and salt mix, then watch consumption. Track repeated readings and recent care instead of treating one number as a diagnosis.

When the reading is higher

Recheck before correcting and review dosing, salt mix, recent water changes, and measurement error.

When the reading is lower

Review consumption, dosing delivery, water changes, and the relationship with calcium and magnesium.

Units and review

dKH · Content reviewed 2026-09-02. Verify urgent livestock, dosing, and treatment decisions with qualified sources and product labels.