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  1. OverStocked

    OverStocked Coral Banded Shrimp

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    i changed 15g and the levels are readable now but still high
     
    OverStocked, Sep 11, 2010
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  2. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Good, please post the numbers so we can make a final suggestion on how to take care of this issue.
     
    2in10, Sep 11, 2010
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  3. OverStocked

    OverStocked Coral Banded Shrimp

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    did 15g again and its somewhat normal and will do it again tomorrow
     
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  4. elweshomayor

    elweshomayor Giant Squid

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    Ditto
     
    elweshomayor, Sep 11, 2010
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  5. Reeron

    Reeron Blue Ringed Angel

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    Apparently, no numbers are going to be posted.
     
    Reeron, Sep 11, 2010
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    OverStocked Coral Banded Shrimp

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    my kit just shows colors and says



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    my live fish store gives them away for points. you get 2 points per 1$ you spend
     
    OverStocked, Sep 12, 2010
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  7. Nor_Cal_Guy

    Nor_Cal_Guy Gigas Clam

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    KH will lower Ca and I would test that and monitor it. Good luck!
     
    Nor_Cal_Guy, Sep 12, 2010
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    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Look into purchasing API or some other brand that gives numbers.
     
    2in10, Sep 12, 2010
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  9. Mainstream Aqua

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    after you get past the saturation point, you should see the supplements start to participate out, especially with a drop in temperature. You might see a build up on the tank glass and equipment but I wouldn't worry too much at this point. I would just not do a whole lot at this point and let the corals use the supplements unless alk is high enough to cause the tips of sps to burn.
     
    Mainstream Aqua, Sep 13, 2010
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  10. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    you definatly need to buy real test kits, not use the free ones that the store gives you that you cant read!

    Calcium should precipate out. keep doing water changes
     
    schackmel, Sep 13, 2010
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