Did my first test today..

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by DevinH, Feb 27, 2013.

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  1. DevinH

    DevinH Montipora Capricornis

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    I felt like this [​IMG]

    but in reality I got confused and had to watch the Red Sea videos on how to use their test kit.

    I have no corals or anything that would use up alk, cal, mag. Never have since starting the tank. I always use Red sea Coral pro salt since the start. Is it possible any of my levels could be TOO high? I think I may need to stop in the LFS and have them show me how to use this kit just right..
     
    DevinH, Feb 27, 2013
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  2. Nuebie

    Nuebie Peppermint Shrimp

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    Its possible but as you do water changes your removing as much as your adding so most likely they are pretty close to what the Red sea Coral pro salt is supposed to be. IMO
     
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  3. Mr. Bill

    Mr. Bill Native Floridian

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    +1

    Also, Coral Pro, Reef Crystals, and other reef-grade salt mixes have higher levels than NSW to allow for usage by corals.

    What are the exact numbers you're getting?
     
    Mr. Bill, Feb 27, 2013
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  4. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    agreed with both posts above

    used coral pro for a couple of years or so now, and numbers are on the high side
    but have never experienced a batch with numbers that concerned me

    Steve
     
    steve wright, Feb 27, 2013
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