calcium a bit low!

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  1. IBMGeek

    IBMGeek Montipora Digitata

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    Checked my calcium and its at 400ppm. I want to try and increase it to at least 450, What should i do? I am currently using B-Ionic.

    cal:400ppm
    Mag:1500ppm
    Alk:1.7-2.8meq/l :-/ (Piece of crap red sea test kit :mad: )

    Thanks and sorry for the redundant question.
     
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  2. Md_reefer

    Md_reefer Astrea Snail

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    Isent 450 a bit to high?
     
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  3. IBMGeek

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    I think the desired range is 400-450 but i want mine a little bit on the high side.
     
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  4. coral reefer

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    My calcium level is over 500 with great results!!! As long as it doesn't precipitate on your substrate areas or effect your pumps and powerheads etc. due to excess calcium, a higher calcium level is fine!
    You will want to check your alkalinity and magnesium levels though as the will become lower or become depleted with a high calcium level. May have to add alkalinity buffer and magnesium salt to compensate for the high calcium level is all.
     
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  5. Otty

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    You should of waited unitl the tank was totally cycled so that you could make water changes to get things back in line. You are starting to get in a hurry on this tank and it will bit you in the long run. I am afraid that doing water changes now will delay the cycle. What week are you on?
     
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  6. IBMGeek

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    Finishing my 6th week going to my 7th. Sorry :-/
     
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