Gh and Kh

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Hey Everyone
So I have my hundred and twenty five gallon tank up and running. Was wondering about the GH and KH levels. I used the API test kit and this is what each one came up with My gh is 179 - 190 kh is 6. Question is are these acceptable for tropheus?
Thanks for any info Mike

[Mastiffman/ Duramax7Man7]

They are both acceptable but remember that Kh is the level of carbinates and bicarbonates in the water. They absorb harmful acids produced during the notrogen cycle to.avood any spike in ammonia and stop Ph from fluctuating which is very harmful to fish. So higher is better for the Kh. Lake.tang is about 17-20dgh (x 17.9 for ppm)...

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Hey Andrew
To raise it you use baking soda correct? Is there a formula for how much per gallon to raise it? Thanks for any info

[Mastiffman/ Duramax7Man7]

You can. But I don't. I use Carib Sea Aragonite which helps to adjust my tanks Kh levels during the week as well as the PH but I suggest using Seachems Tang Buffer if you can get some. It's a no brainer formula.

If you wanted to use the baking soda method... Use a 5 gallon bucket and mix in 1/2 teaspoons at a time and check the Kh with a chemical test kit every 15-30 minutes for the Kh levels until the desired level is reached and then times the amount used by 2 for dose of "Per 10g"...