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08/08/2006, 01:14 PM
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Calcium
O.k i have two fantastic torch corals one hammer and two frog spawn corals that i bought on Sat. The torches that have been in the tank for 3 months are growing like mad. What i want to know is should i test for calcium as i have added more. What happens to corals if they dont get enough calcium can you tell? Also can you get a calcium test kit? Sorry for basic questions
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08/08/2006, 01:18 PM
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yes, you need to test calcium. the corals requires calcuim to remain attached and grow. test kits are available. your LFS or the place you purchased your corals should have them. calcium levels should be between 375-450ppm. REEF-ON!
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08/08/2006, 01:29 PM
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absolutly test for calcium. its one of the most important elements in the water. i would also suggest getting a quality test. Salifert, and SeaChem are the two i trust. you will also need an Alkalinity test. Calcium and Alk go hand in hand, so its important to keep them both at the proper levels. heres a link with info on all the important elements of SW.
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/index.php
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08/08/2006, 01:36 PM
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yes calcium is a MUST for corals. All those corals that grow a hard base/skeleton..thats calcium that they pullout of the water i believe. The more corals you add, the less calcium you'll have.
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08/08/2006, 01:50 PM
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cool,will get a test kit. If there is not enough calcium do the tenticles invert into the skeliton?
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08/08/2006, 01:51 PM
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i wouldnt think they would, but i would think that it would stop growing. i could be completely wrong tho lol.
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08/08/2006, 01:59 PM
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lol at least i know how to stop them growing if they get to big!!!!
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