So after getting an alk tester, I realized my alk was hovering in the low 7s. After bringing it up to 8, I realize I'm getting a decent drop in alk every day (0.2 to 0.25), compared to a drop of ~0.1/day when the alk was lower. I have no SPS, but a lot of LPS. I'm not overly concerned about this just yet, but curious whether the draw's more likely to be a coral hitting a growth spurt, or if there being a high enough concentration of alk is giving me a more accurate picture of my "true" alk usage.
Similar question: I have not gotten a calcium test yet. While I will be getting one sooner rather than later, is it a bad idea to dose alk without monitoring calcium?
Similar question: I have not gotten a calcium test yet. While I will be getting one sooner rather than later, is it a bad idea to dose alk without monitoring calcium?