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12-10-2005, 02:36 PM
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Personally I don't think that 500 for calcium is that high and I wouldn't worry about it unless your alk/dhk and/or magnesium are out of whack. You should test for all 3 regularly. If you don't have a lot of calcium absorbing critters like clams and SPS I would try and bring it down a bit though as it can be hard on pumps and equipment.
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12-12-2005, 09:19 AM
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I'm picking up some tests for the alk on thursday. I know the ph is 8.2 tho.
I just recently got a new toadstool frag, gsp frag, and 2 zoo frags. I already had a pink hammer frag. So I guess not much absorbing the calcium. So when I get home with the tests I'll definetley have to test it. Thanks alot asherah
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12-12-2005, 12:23 PM
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Real sea water averages out at 380ppm, and for the record in salt water PPM doesn't = ml/l but it is close enuf. having a salt level above 400 is not only higher than natural but also a waist of money (for the salt) and also will make it harder on the coral to grow as it has to expend more energy.
Steve
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