Calcium Level

[drew2005]

Just tested Ca for the first time. It was 400. I know it should be between 400-450. Should i raise it up? If so, I have aragamilk. Can i add that?

 

[mudplayerx]

You were right, acceptable calcium levels are anywhere from 400 to 500. There really is no need to dose calcium if your level is at 400. You would really only need to dose if the stability wavered. As long as it stays at 400, you are fine.
Dosing calcium is trickier than dosing other supplements. You can't just mix the calcium and dump it in, it has to be dripped steadily as a topoff solution. Doing otherwise is a waste of time and money, and can even lead to consequences in your water quality.
If you plan on dosing calcium, you will also need to test your ph and alkalinity and keep them at stable, acceptable levels.

 

[drew2005]

Sounds complicated.

So ill just leave it alone unless I really need to dose for it. Thanks for the help man.

 

[mudplayerx]

Do you have corals? If you do, then it is a very good idea to invest in a doser device or research how to build one yourself.

 

[drew2005]

No corals yet. Im too early in the game. Waiting for the tank to mature a little more. Just under 2 months. But my plans are to have a reef tank with a couple fish.

 

[mudplayerx]

If you don't have corals then theres really no need to dose calcium at all. Nothing in your tank is going to be absorbing calcium faster than your aragonite sand will leach it into the water.