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Old 09-04-2012, 02:01 AM
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The Seachem test kits have a reference sample in them. Maybe someone close to you has some? If not, I could try mailing you some: if I can figure out how best to package it.
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The Seachem test kits have a reference sample in them. Maybe someone close to you has some? If not, I could try mailing you some: if I can figure out how best to package it.
Thanks for the offer
I'll buy the Seachem kits if my next bucket is out of whack and then will be sending the Elos kits off for analysis
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You guys had me totally curious as I've never tested my NSW. Checked it this afternoon and my Ca was 330 with an Elos kit.
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You guys had me totally curious as I've never tested my NSW. Checked it this afternoon and my Ca was 330 with an Elos kit.
More helpful if you mention what salt
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LOL, Sorry, I thought the conversation was about the regular IO salt.
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Ca 300/alk 9.52/mag 1375

I am NOT going nuts! This system tested 350 for calcium 10 hours ago. I must have a calcium sink. I have some really good growers in here, but the growth from my plating monti is really significant. My Hollywood stunner and green birdsnest are two other fast growers.

Could my system really be using up that much calcium in a few hours?

I just tested against the known sample again. The test checks out.
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Could my system really be using up that much calcium in a few hours?
No. My system doesn't even use that in 10 hours, and I've got a lot of coral growth.
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Ca 300/alk 9.52/mag 1375

I am NOT going nuts! This system tested 350 for calcium 10 hours ago. I must have a calcium sink. I have some really good growers in here, but the growth from my plating monti is really significant. My Hollywood stunner and green birdsnest are two other fast growers.

Could my system really be using up that much calcium in a few hours?

I just tested against the known sample again. The test checks out.

im also going to say no , so bring a water sample over here and lets test it against mine. bring your test kit and we will use both yors and mine if you like
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