maintaining Ca ALk

[midwest reefer]

Im just wondering what the best way to raise and maintain Calcium and Alkalinity is. Also, what are the ideal levels of ca and alk?
I have been using aragamilk, but it doenst seem to be doing a good job. Is basic liquid calcium better? Any reccomendations would be good. I have a dripper and kalkwasser, but have only used it once because I feel that I dont know enough about it yet. Can anyone explain to me how it works and how to use it?
Also, what other trace elements are good to dose?

 

[reefnut]

If you're not ready to use kalk then try a good two part additive like B-Ionic. I like using Kent superbuffer and kent turbo calcium to increase or adjust the levels.
The "ideal" levels is a matter of opinion but somewhere around 9dkh alk and 430ppm ca would be good.
Other trace elements can be replinished with water changes. No need to waste a bunch of money on the million products avalible IMO...

 

[midwest reefer]

Thanks for the help. One last question. Right now my dkh is at 11. Is that too high?

 

[reefnut]

That's fine. I shoot a little lower but 11dkh will be fine. What is your calcium??

 

[midwest reefer]

My calcium is a little low... around 360. Im aiming for about 420.

 

[midwest reefer]

Also, does kalk actually raise calcium or just maintain it?

 

[6stokes]

Kalk is meant to just maintain your balanced levels. Also, your dkh will lower itself when adding the calcium unless your using a two-part addittive.