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Old 08-08-2010, 12:47 PM
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something is soaking up that dkh.......if your parameters are dropping daily and you want to keep them stable, then you will need to dose daily......either directly to the tank or in your top up water.....just curious but, what brand of salt are you using?...... and have you tested a new batch of salt water before youve done a w/c?
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Old 08-08-2010, 01:21 PM
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a little coraline can take a lot. 1dkh isn't that far fetch for coraline alone to consume
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Old 08-08-2010, 04:49 PM
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I am using IO salt. When I tested a new batch it was low in mag and clac and I am now dosing it.

Interesting note is that a lot of the coraline has changed colour and some is flaking off the plastic.

What I don't understand is why my dkh was stable at around 7, never dropping, until I raised my levels. They seem to be out of balance but the measurments say they are balanced.

Could raising the levels have caused things like coraline or the tiny clam to start consuming more?
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Old 08-08-2010, 09:53 PM
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I just did a water change, after letting the water aerate for 24 hours and dosing the water up I got calc 450, mag 1350, alk 8.5.
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Old 08-13-2010, 12:49 AM
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I am having nothing but problems trying to stabilize my tank.

Can someone who uses IO please tell me how you prepare your water change water.

Do I just mix it up and dump in the additives I need or do I do it slowly over time?
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