Magnesium and calcium levels

Metrontech · #1 04-25-2015, 05:17 PM

So how do I get them to use more?

I mean if everyone is dosing there must be something I need to adjust

Aquattro · #2 04-25-2015, 05:20 PM

Everyone isn't dosing, only those that are and post about it. Unless you have a lot of coral using Ca for building skeletal tissue, you won't use it. If you want to use more, buy more stony coral

LPS use a bit, but grow slow. Softies use a tiny amount, nothing you'd notice. Anemones, nada.

Metrontech · #3 04-25-2015, 05:23 PM

So then do I need weekly water changes?

Is there a pro and con to not doing them?

I mean if my levels are food why bother?

Aquattro · #4 04-25-2015, 05:26 PM

Yes. Water changes replenish elements you don't test for and dilute the build up of nutrients. Reefing isn't just about Ca and Mg. 20% biweekly will likely cover all your needs, and you save a whack of cash not having to dose. Consider yourself fortunate!

Madreefer · #5 04-25-2015, 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Metrontech

So how do I get them to use more?

I mean if everyone is dosing there must be something I need to adjust

Hey your lucky! Your saving money. The money your saving right now could be going towards SPS frags

Your parameters are good other than your Ca is a tad high. I shoot for 420