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10/06/2006, 10:59 PM
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Alk?
what dkh is best, and what is the best for Ca?
I'm looking at 410ppm for Ca and 7dkh for Alk.
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10/06/2006, 11:07 PM
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Believe it or not, you're balanced, even if the Alk is very slightly low (NSW is around 8dKH). 8-11dKH Alk and 420ppm-460ppm Ca are common areas to be at with stony corals
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10/06/2006, 11:25 PM
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Being balanced really does not mean squat. Randy can explain it better than I.
The chemistry forum is a good place to spend some time regarding alk and calcium. The 3 things that really need monitoring, once you get some corals or coralline algae, is calcium, alklinity and magnesium. Here is link on correct water parameters. http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/index.php Good luck, Regards, Pat
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10/07/2006, 01:22 AM
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Agreed.
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