larryndana
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i've got some mixing now, i'll test tomorrow and give an update.
What supplements to add?
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lion_crazz
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Okay sounds good.
An alk of 2.5 is a little low. If you can get that up to about 3.50, that may bring your calcium down to a reasonable level.
An alk of 2.5 is a little low. If you can get that up to about 3.50, that may bring your calcium down to a reasonable level.
larryndana
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whats a good buffer for this?
aztec reef
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i use kent superdkhbuffer or when i'm broke i use baking soda..
larryndana
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ok, thanks. i've also heard of using vinegar, don't want to go there though.
larryndana
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ok alittle more than 24hrs.
alk is 3.50meq/l
cal is 540
ph is 8.2
alk is 3.50meq/l
cal is 540
ph is 8.2
larryndana
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bump
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lion_crazz
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Hm, that calcium is a bit high. I would try playing with it, buffering the alkalinity and seeing how low you can get the calcium without taking the alk above 4.29.
larryndana
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Will do, what buffer do you suggest?
Also, would it be bad to use this water? Need to do a waterchange this weekend?
Also, would it be bad to use this water? Need to do a waterchange this weekend?
lion_crazz
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Is this for a reef tank? Fish only with live rock tank?
I like either Kent's Super dkH buffer or SeaChem's reef builder. This site sells both of them, I believe.
I like either Kent's Super dkH buffer or SeaChem's reef builder. This site sells both of them, I believe.
larryndana
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i'll look into them, thanks.
Nano reef
24aquapod, just some zoos, star polyps, ect. nothing special, right now.
Nano reef
24aquapod, just some zoos, star polyps, ect. nothing special, right now.
lion_crazz
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You should be fine using it for that, then. The only time I would not use it is if you had a heavily stocked SPS or LPS tank.
larryndana
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so try and get cal to 400 to 450 and try not to get alk over 4.29.
should i be testing for magnesium?
should i be testing for magnesium?
lion_crazz
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Yes, testing for magnesium is also a good idea.
The highest I would let the calcium go is 480 ppm, while you do not want the alk higher than 4.29.
The highest I would let the calcium go is 480 ppm, while you do not want the alk higher than 4.29.
larryndana
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i do have a purple gorgonian, forgot to say. and a few leather frags. but no sps or lps.
larryndana
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besides ammonia, trites, trates, ph, alk, cal, and now magnesium. what else do you suggest testing for?
cjason3041
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i test for phosphates
lion_crazz
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Originally Posted by larryndana
besides ammonia, trites, trates, ph, alk, cal, and now magnesium. what else do you suggest testing for?
That's all I test for. You may also want to test for phosphates if you have algae problems.
besides ammonia, trites, trates, ph, alk, cal, and now magnesium. what else do you suggest testing for?
That's all I test for. You may also want to test for phosphates if you have algae problems.
larryndana
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forgot that, i test that too.
larryndana
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Originally Posted by lion_crazz
pH - 8.2-8.4
kH - 8-12 dkH, OR 143-214 ppm OR 2.86 - 4.29 meq/l (depending on what your kit reads in)
calcium - 400-450 ppm
magnesium - 1200-1250 ppm
so keep my alk and cal within these levels....and this will keep my ph in check correct. I haven't read all of that post you suggested to read, i will though. also where does magnesium fit here. what will this help, i haven't read much about it.
pH - 8.2-8.4
kH - 8-12 dkH, OR 143-214 ppm OR 2.86 - 4.29 meq/l (depending on what your kit reads in)
calcium - 400-450 ppm
magnesium - 1200-1250 ppm
so keep my alk and cal within these levels....and this will keep my ph in check correct. I haven't read all of that post you suggested to read, i will though. also where does magnesium fit here. what will this help, i haven't read much about it.