Help with Levels, Please.

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by Sacohen, Mar 17, 2013.

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  1. Sacohen

    Sacohen Bristle Worm

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    Below are my levels from last week 3/9/13 and this week 3/17/13.

    Date 3/9/2013 3/17/2013
    Salinity 1.026 1.026
    Amonia 0 ppm 0 ppm
    Ph 7.8 7.8
    Nitrites 0 ppm 0 ppm
    Nitrates 0 ppm 0 ppm
    Phosphates 0.03 ppm 0.08 ppm
    Calcium 450 ppm 500 ppm
    Alkalinity 9.0 dKH 9.8 dKH
    Magnesium 1360 ppm 1440 ppm

    I have not added anything to my tank in terms of trace elements, Liquid Calcium.
    The only thing I did was a 10% water change on 3/10 with natural sea water from my LFS.

    Would that be enough to raise my Calcium, Alk and Mag?
    I know the Mag was at the high end of the suggested limited at 1360 so 1400 is not to good.

    Any help is appreciated.
     
    Sacohen, Mar 17, 2013
    Sacohen, Mar 17, 2013
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  2. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    It is a dry heat, yeah right !
    The calcium will come down and should not be a problem.

    Your other levels seem fine.

    Next time I would test the LFS water prior to adding it to the tank just because those values do not jive with NSW.

    Also double check results against another kit.
     
    Corailline, Mar 17, 2013
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Yes it is possible for your LFS water to do that. Your biggest issue is the Ca but as Corailline said it will come down.

    I second using another brand of test kit. Also have your LFS test your water. I would also have them test their water when you next get some from them.
     
    2in10, Mar 17, 2013
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