reef calcium and complete

[rcranf]

I have reef calcium and reef complete by seachem should I dose these together at the same time or on different days throughout the week. such as dose reef calcium on monday and wed, and reef complete on tue and thurs or how should I go about this. my tank is 125gallons with at 30 gallon sump. 1 capful for every 20 gallons is the instructions. or should I split the 2 half and half

 

[tdog7879]

Originally Posted by rcranf
http:///forum/post/2849158
I have reef calcium and reef complete by seachem should I dose these together at the same time or on different days throughout the week. such as dose reef calcium on monday and wed, and reef complete on tue and thurs or how should I go about this. my tank is 125gallons with at 30 gallon sump. 1 capful for every 20 gallons is the instructions. or should I split the 2 half and half
get the powder stuff i think it is stronger... I use reef advantage calcium like 1-2 a week and i drip kalkwasser.

 

[veni vidi vici]

Originally Posted by rcranf
http:///forum/post/2849158
I have reef calcium and reef complete by seachem should I dose these together at the same time or on different days throughout the week. such as dose reef calcium on monday and wed, and reef complete on tue and thurs or how should I go about this. my tank is 125gallons with at 30 gallon sump. 1 capful for every 20 gallons is the instructions. or should I split the 2 half and half
The question you should answer first is do you need these products?Water changes are usually sufficient to replace everything you need in a reef tank unless you have a heavy load of calcium demanding corals.

 

[bang guy]

Yes! Make sure you test your water parameters before adding anything. More Calcium is not always better.

 

[rcranf]

Originally Posted by Veni Vidi Vici
http:///forum/post/2849206
The question you should answer first is do you need these products?Water changes are usually sufficient to replace everything you need in a reef tank unless you have a heavy load of calcium demanding corals.
I have some branches of pulsing xenia
1 torch corral
1 plate corral
1 brain corral
zoas different types
calcium is at 270

 

[mx#28]

Originally Posted by rcranf
http:///forum/post/2849217
calcium is at 270
How often and how much do you do for water changes?

 

[tdog7879]

if you use instant ocean for water changes like i do

it has a low calcium reading ...i think 350 so that why i have to dose. My LFS only offers instant ocean (pre-made water) so tell I get a R/O system this is what i have to deal with.

 

[rcranf]

Originally Posted by MX#28
http:///forum/post/2849219
How often and how much do you do for water changes?
10-15% every 2 weeks, and I use instant ocean salt. I was told I need to switch to reef crystals

 

[kanima]

reef crystals isn't much better from i have been using it is still hanging around 225 to 350..My next bucket will be red sea pro.

 

[pbnj]

I have a 75 gallon (plus 29g sump) reef that is just starting up (some fish, snails, and mushrooms). I use IO and my calcium was consistently at 340. I started dosing only Reef Complete (2 caps per day, i.e. 10ml, in the morning) and within a week, I was at 420. Make sure you test your calcium level before each dosing.
I add another 2 caps the day after a water change.

 

[stanlalee]

I wouldn't even bother with the reef calcium for now. Its intended to help corals grow, is not that concentrated and really not needed for what you need right now. Reef complete is your typical concentrated calcium chloride (with mg and st) and should raise your calcium relatively quickly.

 

[nycbob]

i use reef crystal with a bunch of sps and clams. never had to dose anything weekly. calcium is always at 450. what test kit do u use?