Calcium

[JMarble0407]

Hi everyone,
How fast can I raise calcium levels in a tank? (Already has fish, corals, etc). Sitting at 367, wanting to be at 420-430. Going to start dosing soon so I stop doing so low.

Thanks

 

[mich2599]

If I am not mistaken BRS recommends no more than 50 ppm daily. Just to be save I would probably do 25 ppm a day.

 

[JMarble0407]

If I am not mistaken BRS recommends no more than 50 ppm daily. Just to be save I would probably do 25 ppm a day.

Thank you. I put 10 ml of Fluval Calcium in the tank. Raised from 364 to 367. I'm going to do it every 5 days or so until I can stabilize.

 

[mich2599]

Is your daily consumption high?

 

[JMarble0407]

Is your daily consumption high?

I guess, I'm not sure why. I was having some issues with my salt as well. I switched to reef Crystal's and was having issues with cloudiness. I'd prefer use regular instant ocean and dose calcium. Everything looks good though.

 

[mich2599]

I guess, I'm not sure why. I was having some issues with my salt as well. I switched to reef Crystal's and was having issues with cloudiness. I'd prefer use regular instant ocean and dose calcium. Everything looks good though.

I used RC from April until December and everything looked okay and I am now using Fritz and everything looks better. Also check your Mg and Kh if calcium is off then those two are most likely off too.

 

[JMarble0407]

I used RC from April until December and everything looked okay and I am now using Fritz and everything looks better. Also check your Mg and Kh if calcium is off then those two are most likely off too.

I'll look into Fritz. I've always had luck with Instant Ocean. Bad batch maybe. The water is weird here in AZ also. When I was in OR, I never had these issues. Water softener may have something to do with it.
Thanks for all the help.

 

[mich2599]

No problem :) hope you solve the issue