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larryndana
Active Member
Originally Posted by larryndana
So here are my readings. all tests are API, alk is by IO.
78 temp
1.026 SG
ph 8.2
cal 540
alk 3.50
temp 72.9
1.026 SG
ph. 8.2
cal 540
alk 3.00 - tested twice.
definitely a issue with alk in this batch. will test next batch to see what happens.
So here are my readings. all tests are API, alk is by IO.
78 temp
1.026 SG
ph 8.2
cal 540
alk 3.50
temp 72.9
1.026 SG
ph. 8.2
cal 540
alk 3.00 - tested twice.
definitely a issue with alk in this batch. will test next batch to see what happens.
earlybird
Active Member
Originally Posted by larryndana
temp 72.9
1.026 SG
ph. 8.2
cal 540
alk 3.00 - tested twice.
definitely a issue with alk in this batch. will test next batch to see what happens.
I didn't notice this but should have. Two things: temp here is 72.9 is that correct? AND alk is at 3.0, is that in meq/L or dKH? If its in meq/L that would be acceptable (recommended 2.5-4 meq/L) or dKH which would be low (recommended at 7-11 dKH)?
temp 72.9
1.026 SG
ph. 8.2
cal 540
alk 3.00 - tested twice.
definitely a issue with alk in this batch. will test next batch to see what happens.
I didn't notice this but should have. Two things: temp here is 72.9 is that correct? AND alk is at 3.0, is that in meq/L or dKH? If its in meq/L that would be acceptable (recommended 2.5-4 meq/L) or dKH which would be low (recommended at 7-11 dKH)?
larryndana
Active Member
Temp, remember this is makeup water not display water. I noticed the temp was low so i raised it....its a crappy heater, none submersible hang on the side kind.
3.0 meq/l, i tested this twice because my previous test i tested 3.50. I couldn't understand why the difference.
Going to test next batch to see what happens. Would be great if someone else would start up or follow up.
3.0 meq/l, i tested this twice because my previous test i tested 3.50. I couldn't understand why the difference.
Going to test next batch to see what happens. Would be great if someone else would start up or follow up.
joncat24
Active Member
I love the IO reef crystals. My levels all stay great. I recently tried the red sea coral pro, and I think I may switch to it. Levels are the same as IO crytals, but it dissolves so much easier and faster.
ca-420
mag-1250
alk 200
ph 8.2
sg 1.026
temp 79.4
Also, it seems like I am already getting better polyp extension from my sps corals after only two days with the red sea after a water change(30 gallons)
ca-420
mag-1250
alk 200
ph 8.2
sg 1.026
temp 79.4
Also, it seems like I am already getting better polyp extension from my sps corals after only two days with the red sea after a water change(30 gallons)
larryndana
Active Member
cool, do you use anything to raise your alk? 2meq/l seems low.
I got a price for reef crystals at my lfs today. He only sells a few, said he use to sell most everything but stop because people wouldn't buy it cause of price. he only sells IO, Oceanic, Seachems salt.
I got a price for reef crystals at my lfs today. He only sells a few, said he use to sell most everything but stop because people wouldn't buy it cause of price. he only sells IO, Oceanic, Seachems salt.
92protruck
Member
TM Pro
Ca 425
KH/Alk 7.0 dkh 2.51 mg/l
Mg 1350
Temp 78
Salt 35 ppt
Salifert test kits
not happy with Alk and looking for another salt.
Ca 425
KH/Alk 7.0 dkh 2.51 mg/l
Mg 1350
Temp 78
Salt 35 ppt
Salifert test kits
not happy with Alk and looking for another salt.
frankthetank
Active Member
Here's what I know...
Ca 350
Alk (on the high end, can't remember reading)
Temp 79
SG 1.025
PH 8.4
Salt TM
What's a good calcium additive? My calcium has always been 400-450... but the last two weeks it's dropped to 350-400. I'd like to have the ease of mind knowing it was back at the 450 range. I've never used anything besides water changes and kent superbuffer occasionally. What do you recommend?
Ca 350
Alk (on the high end, can't remember reading)
Temp 79
SG 1.025
PH 8.4
Salt TM
What's a good calcium additive? My calcium has always been 400-450... but the last two weeks it's dropped to 350-400. I'd like to have the ease of mind knowing it was back at the 450 range. I've never used anything besides water changes and kent superbuffer occasionally. What do you recommend?
C
cmaxwell39
Guest
Instant Ocean Reef Crystals
SG 1.024
Temp 78
Ca 420-230
Ph 8.2
KH 10dkh
all others are O (amm. trites, trates and phosphate)
API test kits, refractometer to measure SG.
SG 1.024
Temp 78
Ca 420-230
Ph 8.2
KH 10dkh
all others are O (amm. trites, trates and phosphate)
API test kits, refractometer to measure SG.
larryndana
Active Member
Originally Posted by cmaxwell39
Instant Ocean Reef Crystals
SG 1.024
Temp 78
Ca 420-230
Ph 8.2
KH 10dkh
all others are O (amm. trites, trates and phosphate)
API test kits, refractometer to measure SG.
Does your range for cal from batch to batch(bucket to bucket), or does it range like that on every water change using the same batch?
Instant Ocean Reef Crystals
SG 1.024
Temp 78
Ca 420-230
Ph 8.2
KH 10dkh
all others are O (amm. trites, trates and phosphate)
API test kits, refractometer to measure SG.
Does your range for cal from batch to batch(bucket to bucket), or does it range like that on every water change using the same batch?
C
cmaxwell39
Guest
It stays pretty consistent, but with the API test kit each drop is 20ppm. My color change starts at 21 drops and finishes completely at 22 drops. So I am just guessing at exactly where ca. is at within that range. I am not too worried about it since those numbers are not bad.
larryndana
Active Member
ok maybe you have a typo.
it says 420 - 230....?
maybe 420 - 430?
it says 420 - 230....?
maybe 420 - 430?
C
cmaxwell39
Guest
Yep,
sorry about that, it was a typo. Ca. is 420-430.
sorry about that, it was a typo. Ca. is 420-430.
