Water Parameters Question

[Baldy]

cale262:

Im glad to hear that i dont have anything unusual going on compared to others using the same salt, thank you.

Mark:

I actually stumbled apon that chart a little while ago and am using the ranges they specify as the guidelines for my tank. I set up a spreadsheet that i record everything on and i use those rtanges to compare to.

from what ive read though, a high calcium reading like i got isnt a problem for fish and corals, but combined with a lower alkalinity level, i could run into calcium precipitation. I have not had any yet, just a few microbubbles from my remora. just wondering if i should bring the alk up to match the higher calcium level, or leave it alone.

[mark]

I wouldn't bother adjusting Alk. What's the Ca in your display?

[Baldy]

480Ppm

[reefwars]

480 isnt to bad i constantly ran my tank at 460 ish ....as long as your alk is staedily at 8dkh you will be fine if you dose be sure to monitor your magnisium and alk so as not to affect their readings too much......all in all though i wouldnt worry about it as it will go down in time with water changes...what are you using for salt??