too high of a calcium level?

[dbennett78]

Is it possible to have too much calcium in your tank? or overdose it. I am currently using Kent's Tech A/B as a two part buffer and I was just wondering. Thanks.

 

[spsfreak100]

Originally posted by dbennett78
Is it possible to have too much calcium in your tank? or overdose it. I am currently using Kent's Tech A/B as a two part buffer and I was just wondering. Thanks.
Yes, it's possible to have too much calcium. I would recommend a calcium level of around 400-450ppm. May I ask if you're testing calcium and/or alkalinity? I'm a firm believer that if you add it, you should test for it
Graham

 

[dbennett78]

Yes I am testing for both calc and alk just wondering what happens if there is too much calcium?

 

[bdhough]

It will precipitate out of solution and you will definitely know it or mabye its the carbonates in the water that will.... Either way you'll know.