calcium?

[jdodd]

How much calcium do yall usually add to yall's tanks. My tank is just a 16gal, so what do yall think?:notsure:

 

[nas19320]

Every tank is different so test then begin with the manufacturer's reccomended minimum dose and adjust from there.

 

[nm reef]

Lot of factors to consider...with your volume you'd need to add way less than I do. Plus if you have numerous calcium loving corals then you'd need more. Best answer I could give is for you to decide what calcium level you want/need to maintain then start with suggested dosage to establish your desired levels. Then increase/decrease depending on results.Also keep in mind that calcium/alkalinity/magnesium and PH all need to remain in balance...fluctuations in one may adversely affect the others. Basically there is much more to supplimenting calcium than just adding a calcium suppliment. If you don't have calcium demanding corals then you may not even "need" to suppliment calcium at all...regular water changes with a quality salt may be enough to maintain calcium in your 16...:thinking: