Water Parameter ??

[drew2005]

Here they are....
Ammonia - 0
Nitrite - 0
Nitrate - 0
PH - 8.0
dKH - 5.4
Ca - 340
Mg - 1170
Phos - 0
Salinity - 34ppt
Temp - 81
Can someone tell me if there is anything i need to do? This is a reef tank and everything is doing very well. Im confused. I was told some things need to be raised. These levels have been stable like this for months. If everything is doing great then why mess with it. Any comments or help is appreciated.

 

[schadiest1]

Preferred PH is 8.2 and Ca should be about 400. I keep my temp around 78 too.

 

[reefreak29]

and dkh around 9

 

[drew2005]

I know where it all should be, but its weird because my tank is doing really well. I mean, should i start messing with levels and risk screwing things up? What would you guys suggest to use to raise levels?

 

[reefreak29]

Originally Posted by drew2005
I know where it all should be, but its weird because my tank is doing really well. I mean, should i start messing with levels and risk screwing things up? What would you guys suggest to use to raise levels?
if your happy with the way things look well i would prob leave alone.
anyhow u could use a 2 part additive called b ionic for raising alk and calc

 

[teen]

Originally Posted by drew2005
I know where it all should be, but its weird because my tank is doing really well. I mean, should i start messing with levels and risk screwing things up? What would you guys suggest to use to raise levels?
either mag flakes or sea chem magnesium to get your mag. around 1300. ive been using the sea chem and its working nicely.
kalk will get your dkh up to 8 or 9 and both the magnesium and kalk will help bring your calcium up.
as long as you raise everything slowly and dont OD, you shouldnt have any problems. in fact everything will most likely look better within a month of starting.

 

[drew2005]

Originally Posted by reefreak29
if your happy with the way things look well i would prob leave alone.
anyhow u could use a 2 part additive called b ionic for raising alk and calc
I have used B Ionic before and it really didnt work well for me. However that was when i was using Red Sea salt. I switched to tropic marin pro about 2 months ago. Maybe i should try a kalk drip. Whats the best, safest way to do drip kalk? Buying a dosing pump? Money isnt an issue so im open to all suggestions.

 

[reefreak29]

thats interesting i use the same salt and its always dead on