Current params

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by Annie3410, Aug 15, 2013.

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  1. Annie3410

    Annie3410 Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    I got my Hanna Alk and Phosphate checker today, so I ran a full set of test for the first time in a year or so (eeeeeeeek, i know). My levels today are as follows:

    Alk: 13.5
    Calcium: 480
    Mag: 1540
    Phos: 0.07
    Nitrate: 0

    For now, I've turned my dosing pumps off and will recheck my alk and cal tomorrow. I will replace my phosguard Monday if the levels are still this high. I plan to go to GFO once i run out of phosguard. Other than dialing in my dosing better, any thoughts?
     
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  3. Todd_Sails

    Todd_Sails Giant Squid

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    Thoughts? only that the alk is a bit high, but you knew that.
     
  4. Annie3410

    Annie3410 Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    Nothing that I should be too terribly concerned about though? Do I need to do water changes or just let it drop on its own? Everything looks good so I don't want to mess things up chasing numbers.
     
  5. skurious

    skurious Sailfin Tang

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    I'd just let it drop if everything looks okay.
     
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