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01-25-2013, 06:54 PM
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Calcium Question
So I hadn't checked my cal in a while and had continued on with my regular maintenance schedule. This morning I noticed my toadstool looked a little ****ed off so I ran full tests on parameters. I ended up with
Nitrates 0 Nitrites 0 Ammonia 0 Phos 0 Cal 530 ppm Alk 11 dkh salinity 1.025 Should these high levels of cal/alk be a concern or should I just not dose for a couple days? I was planning on doing a 35g water change tonight anyways. Nitrate nitrite ammonia and Phos were tested with API kit. Cal and Alk both with Hanna and Refractometer for salinity. Last edited by tim the toolman; 01-25-2013 at 06:56 PM. 
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01-25-2013, 06:57 PM
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Should add that my tank has several sps with several lps and a few softies.
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01-25-2013, 07:11 PM
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They are both a little on the high side but the key s they are BOTH on the high side. They are in balance so IMHO it should be ok.
Are you running zeo or any other programs?
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225gal dt with 100g sump. Mitras, vortechs, bubble king, AI Sol and Profilux. http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...threadid=84782 Will trade subs for frags  My other summer hobby: http://www.edkra.ca
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01-25-2013, 07:12 PM
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No zeo. Just bio pellets, and carbon.
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01-25-2013, 07:14 PM
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Ph did register a touch low though. About 8 even
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01-25-2013, 07:20 PM
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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.
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225gal dt with 100g sump. Mitras, vortechs, bubble king, AI Sol and Profilux. http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/sho...threadid=84782 Will trade subs for frags My other summer hobby: http://www.edkra.ca
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01-25-2013, 07:28 PM
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Water changes are always a good idea. After the water change make sure the Magnesium is 3 times the Calcium. If the Mag is less than 3x Calcium you run the risk of Calcium build ups on the pump magnets, heaters and even the tank glass.
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