Help balancing my chemistry

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by bbsbliss, Sep 25, 2008.

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  1. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    BTW, I dont see Mag??? Have you tested for Mag? Mag is very important when trying to stablize your levels. Luna
     
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  2. bbsbliss

    bbsbliss Ritteri Anemone

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    No, not testing for Mag- next on the test kit list-
     
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  3. bbsbliss

    bbsbliss Ritteri Anemone

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    Just an update from todays readings:
    Salinity 1.025
    Temp 78
    pH 8.0
    Ammonia 0
    ALK 11.8 dKH/ 4.23 meq/L
    Phosphate .13 mg/L
    Calcium 435 mg/L
    Nitrite 0
    Nitrate 10
    No supplements since 9-25-08, just top off with R/O, the colt is coming back nicely, the toadstool is huge, and the mushroom has stretched out considerably. All the zoa heads are open. Of course, the fish are fine. Questions-
    Why does the pH drop?
    Am I even close to adding another coral, or should a wait awhile more?
     
    bbsbliss, Oct 12, 2008
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