Tests right before water change

ok, i usually test after my weekly water change. So today i decided to test before the water change just to see what my levels were dipping to throughout the week. I am also supplementing everyday using a drip doser.
Here is my dosing schedule:
MONDAY Kent Essential Elements + Seachem Reef Complete
TUESDAY Seachem Reef Buffer
WEDNESDAY is WC day. (5gal of saltwater mixed to 1.025 w/ Tropic Marine Pro Reef Salt) I also add 2Tsps of Seachem Reef Advantage Magnesium (dry) and 1/2Tsps of Seachem Reef Builder to the new WC water.
THURSDAY Brightwell Aquatics Vitamarine C
FRIDAY Seachem Reef Buffer
SATURDAY Seachem Reef Complete
SUNDAY Seachem Reef Magnesium + Seachem Reef Builder
I am only dosing the recommended amount on the back of the Seachem bottles (besides with the water change.)

I tested the WC water today:
Mag 1125
Ph 8.2
Alk 10dkh
Cal 400
Sg 1.025

I tested my 14gal water today (right before water change)
Mag 1100
Ph 8.0
Alk 8dkh
Cal 360
Sg 1.025

With all these things i am dosing on top of my water change, i think my levels seem a little low? Am i running a wild goose chase? I know my magnesium needs to move up first, than Alkalinity, and than calcium. But if i am just growing these corals should i even be worried about dosing anything? I think Tropic Marince Pro Reef Salt is a good salt on its own! Maybe im making things worse by dosing?
I am only growing softies, Zoas and a few LPS.
Any Advice?

 

Yes you are " running a wild goose chase ". I think it is great that you want to see the trends in the parameters but for a tank not dominated by clams, tons of coralline algae or many sps, water changes should really be enough. Yes the magnesium level should come up a little, but that would be my only concern. The alk and pH will remain a bit more stable at a higher magnesium level.

 

hey awesome! Thanks for the reply. I am going to be starting a 40gal breeder reef tank soon and just wanted to "get my hands wet" with the dosing thing.