High calc / High Alk. No dosing.

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by Mobalized, Oct 21, 2011.

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  1. schackmel

    schackmel Giant Squid

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    i wouldnt worry about those levels. I run my alk at 12-13 normally (and have to dose daily to keep it there) Calcium is high, but just probably means your mag is low (calcium and mag play off each other.
    Would never hurt to test another sample and if you dont have a lot of corals that are using those elements I would save a couple dollars and just use Instant Ocean.
     
    schackmel, Oct 22, 2011
    schackmel, Oct 22, 2011
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  2. Mobalized

    Mobalized Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    So here are the numbers:

    Water in tank: SG 1.025
    Calcium 460
    Alk 10
    New water: SG 1.025
    Calcium 480
    Alk 13
     
    Mobalized, Oct 24, 2011
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