Alkalinity clarification

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  1. unclejed

    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    This is a blanket statement that I am not sure of why it is stated this way.
    Sea water ranges are; Mag = 1180-1350 ppm, Alk = 7-12 DKH, Calc = 380-420 ppm and Ph = 8.2-8.4

    It is normal and as a rule to have a 3:1 ratio of Mag to Calc. 420 calc would have Mag at 1260.
     
    unclejed, Oct 27, 2009
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  2. Jm'sRSM

    Jm'sRSM Fire Shrimp

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    phosphates will never be zero. for an sps tank .03 is ideal. if you can get anywhere near that ur doing great. go get the water tested with a hanna phosphate tester and i will bet you $20 that they are not zero. .25ppm will be fine for most lps go lower if you want to keep sps.
     
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  3. pgoodsell

    pgoodsell Horrid Stonefish

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    Well undetectable on my cheapo test kit. :) I realize this is not actually 0, but close enough.
     
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