So I have been trying to get my parameters inline so I can start dosing Tropic Marin All-For-Reef and using the Red Sea recipe as what parameters to use for growth rate "exceptional"
Parameters (Recommended):
Ca: 465
Mg: 1390
ALK: 12
Nitrate: 2
Phosphate: 0.1
Currently using the API Test kits,
CA: 460
MG: DNT
ALK: 10
Nitrate: DNT
Phosphate: 0
I have been dosing Reef Carbonate daily to reach 12 ALK. I dose about 18ml which should get it to 12 and the next day I test and its back to 10. Is it normal for my consumption to be that fast or is my test reagent bad. I am using the API test for now, I do have the Hanna checker but I need a new reagent and spoon which will be ordered today.
Parameters (Recommended):
Ca: 465
Mg: 1390
ALK: 12
Nitrate: 2
Phosphate: 0.1
Currently using the API Test kits,
CA: 460
MG: DNT
ALK: 10
Nitrate: DNT
Phosphate: 0
I have been dosing Reef Carbonate daily to reach 12 ALK. I dose about 18ml which should get it to 12 and the next day I test and its back to 10. Is it normal for my consumption to be that fast or is my test reagent bad. I am using the API test for now, I do have the Hanna checker but I need a new reagent and spoon which will be ordered today.