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03/02/2012, 11:10 AM | #1 |
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How can I get my Ca up, it currently stands at 380 and we just added 3 soft corals. I would like it tobe 420..... Is that a good number?
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03/02/2012, 11:12 AM | #2 |
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You'll want to test your magnesium as well. If mag is low it's nearly impossible to raise calc.
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Will check now
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420 is a good number soft corals though arn't to paticular about cal. but it is still a good idea to get in the habit of keeping stable parameters. there are plenty of cal. supplements out there to raise cal. and I use the 2 part from BRS it is much cheaper than buying the bottled stuff. there is also a calculator to use so you know how much to dose also. you will also want to watch your alk. and mag levels as all 3 work together.
here is the 2 part http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/...nity-magnesium and here is the calculator http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/store/reef-calculator here is also a good read one this issue and alot of other things http://archive.reefcentral.com/forum...hreadid=102605
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Retested Ca 450, Mg 1120
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I would try to raise the mag to around 1300-1400. also what is the alk.? you will want that in the 9-11dkh range the cal. levels look good now
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03/02/2012, 11:28 AM | #7 |
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Yep, mag is on the low side. You'll want to use some Kent Tech M to raise it up to around 1350 ppm.
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KH tested at 3.2 , high? I was thinking it should be 2.5
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03/02/2012, 11:44 AM | #9 |
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I am not used to that measurment of alk. but I think your reading it in meq/L if so 3.2 is good. you want it from 3.2 - 3.93meq/L
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Thank you
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2.5 is on the lowest end of the range. Here's a good article for future reference - http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/index.php
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03/02/2012, 11:52 AM | #12 |
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your welcome and good luck
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