can u overdose on calcium??
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fshhub
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that is definitely getting up there, but with corals and algae growth it should eventually come down a bit, did you ever test your source water before mixing salt??
i would not think it should be that high using ro, but anything is posible, anyhow, if the fw is not that high, then i would look at any suppliments or salts you are using, you cna check it after you mix the salt and see if hte salt made a difference too, in fact it would be a pain, but if the water is much lower, then you could test after all your additions, to find out what is rasing it, and then go from there, but i would start by testing this first(each and every addition til i found what i was doing to get a make up water that is that high ie- salts buffers ph all of them) the make up water has to be high to keep it at that level, just why would be my first question
also, how does your ph and alk test out?
i would not think it should be that high using ro, but anything is posible, anyhow, if the fw is not that high, then i would look at any suppliments or salts you are using, you cna check it after you mix the salt and see if hte salt made a difference too, in fact it would be a pain, but if the water is much lower, then you could test after all your additions, to find out what is rasing it, and then go from there, but i would start by testing this first(each and every addition til i found what i was doing to get a make up water that is that high ie- salts buffers ph all of them) the make up water has to be high to keep it at that level, just why would be my first question
also, how does your ph and alk test out?
broomer5
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fshhub - great reply if I must say 
Ren,
Are we talking about high levels of calcium in the RO water or the display tank or both ?
650 is high for a tank for sure.
To add to what's been recommended, I too would not expect to see any RO water still containing high levels of calcium. If you follow fshhubs path, and test the RO water, and it does indeed have calcium, I'd be looking into a new RO membrane pronto.
I would also expect the alkalinity in your display tank to be very low as well. As mentioned, raising the alk may bring down your calcium levels to a more acceptable level.
Are you noticing any hazy white build up on any wetted tank parts, rock or equipment/heater(s) ?
This may indicate higher than normal calcium levels from a visual point.
Lastly - you may want to get a second opinion with a different brand calcium test kit.
Never hurts - and may help to eliminate one more unknown piece of the puzzle.
Ren,
Are we talking about high levels of calcium in the RO water or the display tank or both ?
650 is high for a tank for sure.
To add to what's been recommended, I too would not expect to see any RO water still containing high levels of calcium. If you follow fshhubs path, and test the RO water, and it does indeed have calcium, I'd be looking into a new RO membrane pronto.
I would also expect the alkalinity in your display tank to be very low as well. As mentioned, raising the alk may bring down your calcium levels to a more acceptable level.
Are you noticing any hazy white build up on any wetted tank parts, rock or equipment/heater(s) ?
This may indicate higher than normal calcium levels from a visual point.
Lastly - you may want to get a second opinion with a different brand calcium test kit.
Never hurts - and may help to eliminate one more unknown piece of the puzzle.
bagofsalt
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YOu definately can but be carefull on the putting too much calcium. The last thing you wanted in your tank is those hard calcium deposits on your pump or powerhead. And your substrate too. I remembered I hauled what seem to look like a piece of aragonite brick in my tank when I moved.
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