Alkalinity Conversion

[cbianco]

Hey all

My alkalinity test kit measures in meq/l. What does the meq stand for? I assume that the /l stands for per liter.

Most persons talk about alkalinity in measurements of DKh not meq/l. I found a couple of places that said "mulitiply meg/l by 2.8 and you will get DKh." Is this true from your experiences?


My current alkalinity measurements are 2.8meq/l (yes actually 2.8 with a Red Sea test kit). That would mean (2.8*2.8=7.84) my DKh is 7.84. Sea water is at about DKh of 7 and that would put me a bit over.

Could I get some second opinions on this conversion or if I am correct let me know! Thanks a bunch!

Christopher

[akm]

In the ocean alkalinity usually does range from 7-8 dkh but a little bit higher is usually recomended for aquariums.

[cbianco]

Aaron

I didn't realize that the ocean varied that much!

Anyone have any idea about the accuracy on my conversion?

Christopher

[akm]

Your conversion seem about right. The average alkalinity for different reef areas vary from 7-8dkh. So Fiji could be at 8 but hawaii could be at 7.5. do you get what what Im trying to say?

[cbianco]

I gotcha Aaron. I understand about the seawater. I also wondering about my conversion. I am pretty sure that you answered my question though. Thanks a bunch! :)

Christopher

[GaryP]

meq/l = milliequivalents per liter.

[cbianco]

Thanks Gary!!! Should have pm'd you, lol.

Christopher