calcium ?

mouse03245

mouse03245

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Ok.I did a good search about what levels my calcium should be. From what I gather from test kit, it should be between 400-500. The book Conc. marine aquarium says the same thing. Im not saying i dont trust them but I really would like to know from people on this board what theirs run. As of this morning mine is at 500, and I'd just like some reasurrance that it is a little high or not. My alk is alittle on the low side. Also, Ph alittle low also.All other levels are fine.Thanx in advance.
 
92protruck

92protruck

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I was reading an article on another site written by a respected chemist that said 380 to 450 for calcium was an acceptable range. A few on this site say 400-450. Mine runs 380-390 without adding anything.
 
dogstar

dogstar

Active Member
Mine is at 500 and no problems. Do you dose yours. Some mixes for reefs have higher cal. levels and some mixes have very little.
 
mouse03245

mouse03245

Member
No, I dont dose.But Im sure real soon in the future I will have to.We have only one hermit crad,6-8 asrea snail,9 sand sifting snails, a few mushrooms and just recently bought a flame scallop. Now, will the Dt's protoplanktin make any of my levels go up or down? I know as far a I can gather from reading before buying the scallop I couldnt find out if there is some sort of test to make sure he's well fed. We have had him in our tank for about a week now, and he's not hiding like most do and he's filtering water and blowing.Very kool looking animal! He actually moves around qiute a bit.
 
mouse03245

mouse03245

Member
Ps,We also have a mystery crab in the tank! he hides in the rock and we just noticed him this past weekend.The boyfriend and I have tried to id it and he seems to think its a sally lightfoot.But every time i try to see it,he scoots back in the rock.
 
bang guy

bang guy

Moderator
My Calcium is maintained at 420ppm.
You say your ALK is low, that's a bad thing. ALK is more important than your Calcium level.
 
bang guy

bang guy

Moderator
Originally Posted by F1shMan
what supplements raise alk?
Baking Soda.
Be sure to go slow. Don't overdose and don't raise ALK a lot all at once.
 
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