parameters

[pdrefer636]

hey what parameters are you trying to maintain?reef tan

 

[dmjordan]

ammonia 0
nitrite 0
nitrate >20
ph 8.2 - 8.4
phosphate 0
calcium 450
alk 12 dkh
magnesium 1200

 

[cgrant]

Originally Posted by dmjordan
ammonia 0
nitrite 0
nitrate >20
ph 8.2 - 8.4
phosphate 0
calcium 450
alk 12 dkh
magnesium 1200

If its a reef you will need to get the nitrates lower, like almost 0.
I would shoot for 7 dkh alk, but mine stays around 9dkh.
Mag i would go ~1300

 

[patandlace]

You mean nitrate <20. The lower the better.

 

[sepulatian]

Originally Posted by patandlace
You mean nitrate <20. The lower the better.
yes the lower the better, but 10-20 is still in the safe range for a reef.