I tested my Calcium Levels

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  1. crustytheclown

    crustytheclown Eyelash Blennie

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    It is between 360 and 380. Should i add a liquid calcium before or after i add corals????
     
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    crustytheclown Eyelash Blennie

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    tested my calcium

    my calcium level is 360-380. should i add the liquid calcium solution before or after introducing corals..
     
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  3. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    What is your Alk? It is important to have Alk and Calcium in balance. Take a look at this 3Reef Calculators it will help you adjust your CA and Alk

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  4. oceanparadise1

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    sweet link jay!
     
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  5. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

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    I would stabilize your cal and mag before you add any. Where in Colorado do you live by the way. Im in the business of hooking people up with some sweet coral for cheap if your in the market. I have many types of zoas and ask only $5 per frag no matter what it is.

    I currently have galactus zoas, purple death palythoas and hammer coral.
     
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  6. inwall75

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    What kind of corals? Many softies don't need little or any Calcium. If you determine you need it, I would add it first. What is your SG/salinity?
     
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  7. Robman

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    I had low Ca until I switched to Oceanic Salt Mix, Now it stays around 500ppm without dosing--BTW I have about 12 cannisters of Mrs Wages that I will sell CHEAP. I was going to drip Kalk, but have never had the need. I stocked up while I was preparing for corals.
     
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