what is your tank's average calcium level?

[vince]

I just tested mine and it came out to be around 360. Is that good enough for plenty of coraline algae growth or should I boost it up to 450 ?
what level do you guys keep your calcium level at?

 

[moy]

From what i've heard its good to keep your calcium levels between 400 and 500.!

 

[nm reef]

I've managed to maintain mine at 440-480 ppm......and my alkalinity around 3.5 meg/l-4.0 meg/l...........these numbers are working for me.........

 

[vince]

thanks NM...................

 

[burnnspy]

I recommend 380-480ppm if you have calcium consumers in the tank. Coraline will probably grow at levels above 350ppm.
BurnNSpy

 

[gyro]

I can't believe the Z owners follow me here too. I'll email you some questions later, since I always answer Z questions

 

[vince]

Z owners?

 

[@knight]

car talk vince..... as in Nissan 300ZX

 

[vince]

oh ok

 

[gyro]

Before I forget, the avg cal level in my tank is around 440-450. My tank has good coraline growth, mushroom and polyps. I'm going to START adding some coral we'll see how it goes
My supplier tells me we should always aim for 450 or so, he said too much will cause stuff to close up instead of open, dunno how true it is. But 450 has worked nicely here
And thats not "car talk"