heres a link with some helpful information :)



http://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&source...AA827w&cad=rja

The Corals in the 15 are Great.. the Fuzzy mushrooms is Spread right out.. the Zoa's, A few are closed, and one of my other mushrooms are curled up abit.. But no signs that they are going to die by any means!
Christy, I hear ya, But i tested my fresh saltwater and it was 8 drops with the kit.. and when i tested my tank it was 28 drops.. thats what Kinda set me off to figure this all out!

But won't a high alk level, stress my fish out?? I do want to get a bigger coral tank.. and i will and just plumb it into the system! but id like to learn why these chemicals do what they do lol.. i was telling a buddy today.. i want a 4 foot purple/blue birdsnest! and I will get it oneday lol!

have you tested it more than once ??? if so what things do you add to your tank on a regular basis and how long has it been set upfor??

If your using a elos alk test kit then your alk is 14. Its .5 Dkh per drop. Not all that bad considering that your cal and mag are so low. Low cal and mag can cause this. Do not try to adjust for ph! only for alk. Once you have your alk at the right level your ph will find it's own natural balance. Slowly bring your cal and mag up to spec and leave the alk alone until it falls naturally. This may help
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2006-06/rhf/index.php

If u must do it fast try waterchanges daily of 5 gallons to get your dkh lower, try a brand of salt with low dkh. As its a fish only system you can lower your salininty to 1.020 slowly, this will help you get your dkh lower.
Sometimes its best to do nothing at all, if you livestock are not affected just take your time and wait.