FINALLY got my Mg,Cal,Kh test kit...need some input!

Fish_King_25 · 07/07/2012, 02:49 PM

Alk-15-16 range
Calcium-460-480 range
Mg- over 1600 ( think I messed test up though)

First time I've ever tested for any of these...I'm not dosing anything, what are my next steps? Are things good, terrible?

Help me out?!

Thanks everyone

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unclejed2 · 07/07/2012, 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Fish_King_25

Alk-15-16 range
Calcium-460-480 range
Mg- over 1600 ( think I messed test up though)

First time I've ever tested for any of these...I'm not dosing anything, what are my next steps? Are things good, terrible?

Help me out?!

Thanks everyone

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Alk is high (8-12 dkh is the range), mag can be up to 1800 ppm without any ill effects and cal is fine. Make sure tank is topped off and check in the morning to see if everything holds.

Fish_King_25 · 07/07/2012, 03:10 PM

Will do, thanks so much

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Palting · 07/07/2012, 03:18 PM

Here, read this: http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/index.php

Which test kit did you get?

ReeferBill · 07/07/2012, 03:25 PM

What brand of salt do you use and how often do you do water changes??

Fish_King_25 · 07/07/2012, 05:24 PM

I've got that new red sea combo kit...all three tests come together for like 50 bucks. And I have Instant Ocean salt...but i buy my RoDi from my LFS pre mixed. I am doing 5g changes weekly.

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Buzz1329 · 07/07/2012, 05:34 PM

If you are not dosing anything, I'd recommend that you retest. IME, you can't get results that high without overdosing.

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Fish_King_25 · 07/07/2012, 06:12 PM

Okay good to hear lol...first time using a tirator and stuff...more than likely screwed it up!

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eagle9252 · 07/07/2012, 06:23 PM

i have same test and hated it. only used it like 4 times in 3 months. decided to take it back to the LFS and get something else but i also took a sample so while i was complaining that i was told how good it was that i must be doing something wrong so we tested it together. the problem i had was probably the same thing your doing wrong. when it flashes and then changes back that is your results. it should not change and stay changed.

07/07/2012, 02:49 PM	#1
Fish_King_25 Reef Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 826	FINALLY got my Mg,Cal,Kh test kit...need some input! Alk-15-16 range Calcium-460-480 range Mg- over 1600 ( think I messed test up though) First time I've ever tested for any of these...I'm not dosing anything, what are my next steps? Are things good, terrible? Help me out?! Thanks everyone Sent from Tapatalk for Android __________________ ~Kenny~ 29g mixed reef lps, sps, and softies, 10g sump/fuge, cadlights pls-100 skimmer, LifeReef overflow with Mag 7 return pump, Tunze ATO, 2 Koralias, 4x24w T5HO ATIs w/ moonlight LEDs Current Tank Info: Green Chromis, Yellow Clown Goby, Green Mandarin, Diamond Goby, Percula Clown, and CUC

07/07/2012, 03:10 PM	#3
Fish_King_25 Reef Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 826	Will do, thanks so much Sent from Tapatalk for Android __________________ ~Kenny~ 29g mixed reef lps, sps, and softies, 10g sump/fuge, cadlights pls-100 skimmer, LifeReef overflow with Mag 7 return pump, Tunze ATO, 2 Koralias, 4x24w T5HO ATIs w/ moonlight LEDs Current Tank Info: Green Chromis, Yellow Clown Goby, Green Mandarin, Diamond Goby, Percula Clown, and CUC

07/07/2012, 03:18 PM	#4
Palting Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,912	Here, read this: http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/index.php Which test kit did you get? __________________ Anything I post is just an opinion. One of many in this hobby. Believe and follow at your own risk of rapid and complete annihilation of all life in your tank :) Current Tank Info: Incept 3/2010, 150 RR, 50g sump, 20g fuge, 150w 15K MH x3, T5 actinics x8, moonlight LED x6, 1400gph return, Koralia 1400 x4, 300 g skimmer, 4 tangs, 2 mandarins, 2 perc, 6 line, 3 cardinals, 2 firefish, SPS, LPS, zoas, palys, shrooms, clam

07/07/2012, 03:25 PM	#5
ReeferBill Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 1,906	What brand of salt do you use and how often do you do water changes?? __________________ I never realized I had to be a Chemist and a Marine Biologist to maintain a Reef Aquarium!

07/07/2012, 05:24 PM	#6
Fish_King_25 Reef Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 826	I've got that new red sea combo kit...all three tests come together for like 50 bucks. And I have Instant Ocean salt...but i buy my RoDi from my LFS pre mixed. I am doing 5g changes weekly. Sent from Tapatalk for Android __________________ ~Kenny~ 29g mixed reef lps, sps, and softies, 10g sump/fuge, cadlights pls-100 skimmer, LifeReef overflow with Mag 7 return pump, Tunze ATO, 2 Koralias, 4x24w T5HO ATIs w/ moonlight LEDs Current Tank Info: Green Chromis, Yellow Clown Goby, Green Mandarin, Diamond Goby, Percula Clown, and CUC

07/07/2012, 05:34 PM	#7
Buzz1329 Premium Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Staten Island Posts: 2,414	If you are not dosing anything, I'd recommend that you retest. IME, you can't get results that high without overdosing. Not sent from Tapatalk for Android

07/07/2012, 06:12 PM	#8
Fish_King_25 Reef Addict Join Date: May 2008 Location: NJ Posts: 826	Okay good to hear lol...first time using a tirator and stuff...more than likely screwed it up! Sent from Tapatalk for Android __________________ ~Kenny~ 29g mixed reef lps, sps, and softies, 10g sump/fuge, cadlights pls-100 skimmer, LifeReef overflow with Mag 7 return pump, Tunze ATO, 2 Koralias, 4x24w T5HO ATIs w/ moonlight LEDs Current Tank Info: Green Chromis, Yellow Clown Goby, Green Mandarin, Diamond Goby, Percula Clown, and CUC

07/07/2012, 06:23 PM	#9
eagle9252 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 245	i have same test and hated it. only used it like 4 times in 3 months. decided to take it back to the LFS and get something else but i also took a sample so while i was complaining that i was told how good it was that i must be doing something wrong so we tested it together. the problem i had was probably the same thing your doing wrong. when it flashes and then changes back that is your results. it should not change and stay changed.