to high of calcium levels

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  1. krg212

    krg212 Astrea Snail

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    is too high of a calcium levels bad? (over 520)
     
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  2. TheSaltwaterGuy

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    i think it is bad; im not sure what effects it has but being like 420-480 is safer IMO
     
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  3. barbianj

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    That's pretty, high, but what are the Alk and Mag readings?
     
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    I do not have a ALK and ma tester, i bought the API master reef kit and it did not come with those sadly.
     
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  5. barbianj

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    A calcium reading itself doesn't tell you much. You need to find out what the other readings are.
     
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    so you recomend picking up the ALK and MA testers as well
     
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    Alk test comes with the master reef kit. it is the DKH test if i am correct. the mag you have to buy separate.
     
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    well thank you for your info, i will get back to you with the other readings soon
     
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