Reefvet
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Any view on which level of salinity would be better?
If it works don't fix it.
Look at the health of your reef and it's inhabitants. Knowing what the numbers should be is important when you're new to the hobby. Learning to not run a tank by the numbers is equally important but takes some time to understand.
The RS recommendation for higher alkalinity is part of their program for good growth in SPS corals. I believe you'll find different numbers are recommended by RS different types of reefs, Softies vs. SPS etc..