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07/08/2008, 09:36 PM
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High Chemical Levels
I have a 55g tank and currently have about 55lbs of live rock and a sand bed. The tank has been active for about 4 months. I want to start adding polyps, mushroom and other inverts. Before I start adding these items, I want to get my Calcium, Phosphate, Magneium and Alkaline levels in line. As of now my levels are all reading high.
Calcium 640ppm Phosphate 0.5 ppm Magneium 1800ppm Alkaline 3.3ppm I am not sure why my levels are all high. I've read somewhere that bad lighting can cause high readings. As of now I do not have proper lighting (new lights are in the mail) Has anyone had this problem or have any suggesting on what I should do? |
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07/08/2008, 09:38 PM
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I don't see how lights could have anything to do with the high readings.
What type of salt are you using, and are you currently dosing ?
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07/08/2008, 09:50 PM
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After my initial setup I have been doing water changes using salt water pre-made from Pet stores
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07/08/2008, 09:52 PM
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Might want to test that water before putting it in your tank. And/or try another test kit. Both the Cal and Mag is very high, and the PO4 for that matter.
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07/08/2008, 09:53 PM
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Hmm that seems awfully high. Perhaps your test kit is off. I doubt lighting can cause those parameters.
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07/08/2008, 10:46 PM
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I suspect the test kit, the test method, and salt mix in that order.
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07/09/2008, 01:04 AM
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yep could be bad testing and poor water quality from the pet store, the lights have nothing to do with it
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