Calcium Question

tim the toolman · #1 01-25-2013, 07:12 PM

No zeo. Just bio pellets, and carbon.

tim the toolman · #2 01-25-2013, 07:14 PM

Ph did register a touch low though. About 8 even

subman · #3 01-25-2013, 07:20 PM

I asked about zeo because I have read zeo and high alk can cause burned sps tips. I think it's ok and I've read I am numerous places high ca and alk can cause amazing coral growth.

subman · #4 01-25-2013, 07:23 PM

I've never paid any attention to ph so no help there

tim the toolman · #5 01-25-2013, 07:24 PM

Ok cool. I'm not over worried then. My sps look good and if a couple softies die off......well that's more room for sps

Not that I want any die off.

subman · #6 01-25-2013, 07:25 PM

Is the toady shedding maybe?

tim the toolman · #7 01-25-2013, 07:27 PM

I thought hat at first but when I gave it a light blast with my baster a couple chunks blew off. I've got a devils hand right next to the toad and it looks normal.

waynemah · #8 01-25-2013, 07:32 PM

I generally give a couple of days to determine if a coral is actually stressed. I have a plate that looks like it's ready to die a few times per month, then bounces back within the next couple of days.

Like Subman said, your calcium and alk are balanced. If your dosing, step it back a notch or two and find the right quantity for your tank.

Nitrate and Phosphate at 0 looks good on paper, but from my understanding when using Biopellets or Zeovit you should have a traceable amount. I've used every kit on the market and found Elos to be the most accurate for a low nutrient tank.

tim the toolman · #9 01-25-2013, 07:35 PM

Yeah I agree that the API kits are nowhere near the best going. I just have a very ritualistic approach to my maintenance/feelings and have never had any issues with any of the main 4 (trates, trites, ammo, Phos) so I've never put much effort into precise monitoring. And since I saw your tank Wayne I have stepped up my water changes a little.

waynemah · #10 01-25-2013, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by tim the toolman

Yeah I agree that the API kits are nowhere near the best going. I just have a very ritualistic approach to my maintenance/feelings and have never had any issues with any of the main 4 (trates, trites, ammo, Phos) so I've never put much effort into precise monitoring. And since I saw your tank Wayne I have stepped up my water changes a little.

Good to hear! (and thanks!

) I believe your on the right track. I'd bet that it'll be fine... TimT has a good point about mag, I found the red sea kit the easiest for testing mag.