high calcium...

SSgtHabanero · 04/10/2008, 12:06 AM

I have high calcium. are there any side effects to high calcium? It's at 520ppm I like it to be between 450 and 500ppm. Other than the obvious water change and the wait it out game is there any other way to drop calcium?

BLKTANG · 04/10/2008, 12:09 AM

nope,just wait it out,or do a 5g wc.

Billybeau1 · 04/10/2008, 12:21 AM

No need for a water change IMO. 520ppm is higher than recommended but not that high enough to cause any problems.

How did it get that high ? Salt mix...... additives ?

SSgtHabanero · 04/10/2008, 12:34 AM

I dose with 2 part B ionic and I tested and it was a little low. So I was going to do a water change today anyway so I figured water change then dose. However, stupid me, I should have tested after the water change and then dosed if needed but it was late and I was tired. I dosed and then thought hmm lets see where its at. and here I am lol.

Billybeau1 · 04/10/2008, 01:06 AM

Well, just stop dosing for a little while but keep an eye on your alk.

SSgtHabanero · 04/10/2008, 01:19 AM

Will do right now I'm good. its at 179ppm

kzickovich · 04/10/2008, 06:12 AM

also what salt are you using

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1287118

04/10/2008, 12:06 AM	#1
SSgtHabanero Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VAFB, Ca Posts: 62	high calcium... I have high calcium. are there any side effects to high calcium? It's at 520ppm I like it to be between 450 and 500ppm. Other than the obvious water change and the wait it out game is there any other way to drop calcium?

04/10/2008, 12:09 AM	#2
BLKTANG Registered Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Never,Never Land Posts: 7,061	nope,just wait it out,or do a 5g wc. __________________ We the few have done so much,for so long,for so little.That we are now qualified to do anything with nothing. ____________________________________________________________________________ Current Tank Info: RR 90 Maganvore sump,250w Hamilton fixture,VorTec's ASM skimmer.

04/10/2008, 06:12 AM	#7
kzickovich Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Zion Il Posts: 959	also what salt are you using http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1287118 __________________ Ken Current Tank Info: 90 Gal mixed reef 55 Gallon basement pump up Sump 25 Gal fuge 2 Mp40 DIY led light fixture Bubble King Mini 200 Gen2 skimmer BRS Duel reactor

04/10/2008, 12:21 AM	#3
Billybeau1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 12,010	No need for a water change IMO. 520ppm is higher than recommended but not that high enough to cause any problems. How did it get that high ? Salt mix...... additives ?

04/10/2008, 12:34 AM	#4
SSgtHabanero Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VAFB, Ca Posts: 62	I dose with 2 part B ionic and I tested and it was a little low. So I was going to do a water change today anyway so I figured water change then dose. However, stupid me, I should have tested after the water change and then dosed if needed but it was late and I was tired. I dosed and then thought hmm lets see where its at. and here I am lol.

04/10/2008, 01:06 AM	#5
Billybeau1 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Dyer, Indiana Posts: 12,010	Well, just stop dosing for a little while but keep an eye on your alk.

04/10/2008, 01:19 AM	#6
SSgtHabanero Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VAFB, Ca Posts: 62	Will do right now I'm good. its at 179ppm