calcium

john154 · 05/19/2007, 06:03 PM

hi, i am new to the site just got into the hobby i have a 29g setup with 2 mj 900 and a 15g sump/fuge with algea and in main tank i have mushrooms and zoos. my calcium is low and i want to know how can i raise it. right now it at 320, i dose b-ionic 2 part.

loves saltwater · 05/19/2007, 06:09 PM

Water changes with quality salt will keep the calcium in line

john154 · 05/19/2007, 06:11 PM

would IO be quality salt?

loves saltwater · 05/19/2007, 06:14 PM

I use IO Reef Crystals myself

john154 · 05/19/2007, 06:19 PM

how could i raise my calcium with out changing salt?

ArgonDreams · 05/19/2007, 06:26 PM

To raise it, I like Seachem's Reef Calcium advantage. Once you are in the target area switch back to C Balance. Remember...... do it slow.

john154 · 05/19/2007, 06:35 PM

what is c blance

ArgonDreams · 05/19/2007, 06:58 PM

A 2 part solution similar to b- ionic, ignore that, use what you have.

Nano Chris · 05/20/2007, 07:02 AM

By the way:

To Reef Central

05/19/2007, 06:03 PM	#1
john154 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4	calcium hi, i am new to the site just got into the hobby i have a 29g setup with 2 mj 900 and a 15g sump/fuge with algea and in main tank i have mushrooms and zoos. my calcium is low and i want to know how can i raise it. right now it at 320, i dose b-ionic 2 part.

05/19/2007, 06:09 PM	#2
loves saltwater Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Katy,Tx Posts: 945	Water changes with quality salt will keep the calcium in line __________________ Does anyone have the number to Reef Keepers Anonymous! AM- 0 Rite- 0 Rate- 0 Phos- 0 PH- 8.0 SG- 1.026 Cal- 420 KH- 8.0 dKH Alk- 2.51 meg/L Mag- 1350 Temp-78-80 Current Tank Info: 125RR/30 gal DIY sump-fuge/100 lbs of LR/PM Bullet Skimmer/1000GPH Closed loop/T5 4X54 Watt HO

05/19/2007, 06:14 PM	#4
loves saltwater Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Katy,Tx Posts: 945	I use IO Reef Crystals myself __________________ Does anyone have the number to Reef Keepers Anonymous! AM- 0 Rite- 0 Rate- 0 Phos- 0 PH- 8.0 SG- 1.026 Cal- 420 KH- 8.0 dKH Alk- 2.51 meg/L Mag- 1350 Temp-78-80 Current Tank Info: 125RR/30 gal DIY sump-fuge/100 lbs of LR/PM Bullet Skimmer/1000GPH Closed loop/T5 4X54 Watt HO

05/20/2007, 07:02 AM	#9
Nano Chris Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 2,758	By the way: *To Reef Central* __________________ Chris ------- 34 Gallon Red Sea Max 130! Setup (Just got back into the hobby) Current Tank Info: 34 Gallon RedSeaMax!

05/19/2007, 06:11 PM	#3
john154 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4	would IO be quality salt?

05/19/2007, 06:19 PM	#5
john154 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4	how could i raise my calcium with out changing salt?

05/19/2007, 06:26 PM	#6
ArgonDreams Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 384	To raise it, I like Seachem's Reef Calcium advantage. Once you are in the target area switch back to C Balance. Remember...... do it slow.

05/19/2007, 06:35 PM	#7
john154 Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 4	what is c blance

05/19/2007, 06:58 PM	#8
ArgonDreams Premium Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 384	A 2 part solution similar to b- ionic, ignore that, use what you have.