I just started adding a few smaller LPS frags into my new tank but noticed my Calcium, Alkalinity, and Magnesium were all pretty low on testing (see test results below). I decided to try just manually dosing All-For-Reef to see if I could bring the levels up.
I have done per the recommendation and started dosing about 6.5 mL daily in my 35 Waterbox AIO (33 gallon system).
My tank has been going for about 3 months and my parameters have been around:
After dosing the 6.5 mL daily for three days I tested calcium and Alkalinity with the API test, but could not get them to produce any results (wouldn't change colors)
I tested Magnesium with Salifert test, and got a similar result of 840 ppm..
Is the All-For-Reef messing up my tests?
Does this figure itself out after a week or two of dosing?
Thanks,
I have done per the recommendation and started dosing about 6.5 mL daily in my 35 Waterbox AIO (33 gallon system).
My tank has been going for about 3 months and my parameters have been around:
Calcium | 280 ppm |
Alkalinity | 6 dKH |
Magnesium | 840 ppm |
PH | 8.1 |
Salinity | 1.025 |
Temp | 78 F |
After dosing the 6.5 mL daily for three days I tested calcium and Alkalinity with the API test, but could not get them to produce any results (wouldn't change colors)
I tested Magnesium with Salifert test, and got a similar result of 840 ppm..
Is the All-For-Reef messing up my tests?
Does this figure itself out after a week or two of dosing?
Thanks,