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I am using BRS sodium bicarbonate and Calcium chloride (prepared with RODI water) to dose my tank. I have followed the instructions and tested calculated the drop in both Alk and Calcium over a 5 day period to determine my daily dosing needs. According to BRS and several other things I have read, the dosing amount needed for both calcium and alkalinity should match. However, mine do not. I am needing far more calcium than alkalinity.
I even did another 5 day testing cycle to double check my results. I came up with the same result. My Alkalinity only requires about 3-4 ml per day. My Calcium is calling for 25ml per day.
I feel like I am missing something here because this doesn't seem right to me.
I am using Red Sea Alkalinity test, and Hanna Calcium tester. Also, I have tested my Magnesium and it is always between 1350 and 1400
I even did another 5 day testing cycle to double check my results. I came up with the same result. My Alkalinity only requires about 3-4 ml per day. My Calcium is calling for 25ml per day.
I feel like I am missing something here because this doesn't seem right to me.
I am using Red Sea Alkalinity test, and Hanna Calcium tester. Also, I have tested my Magnesium and it is always between 1350 and 1400