Book mark it. I used it since 2006. My reef waters friend!I can't believe I've never heard of that calculator before!
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Book mark it. I used it since 2006. My reef waters friend!I can't believe I've never heard of that calculator before!
Nsw = natural sea waterWhat is NSW? I've always had good range numbers and never had to dose so I'm learning.
I've heard so many different numbers for nsw I don't know what to believe lolNsw = natural sea water
Thought that might be right since I just topped off but it's 1.024I keep my alk at 7.5 dkh
that being said .
I know if salinity is a little low . It will show with lower alk .
confirm your salinity is correct .
I top off with dechlorinated & heavy metal detoxed tap water, 5 gal once a month to regain trace elements and what not for 55 gal. I know yall will come for me lol.ALK of 7 is what NSW is, it's not that low FYI.
Most like to keep it in the middle for a little wiggle room of around 8. I personally keep my tank at 7 to 7.5.
Sodium bicarb yes has a small PH lowering effect, but at the amount your adding, you probably won't even notice the slight lowering of PH.
Curious though, what have you been adding for 2 part?
How often do you test for dkh when trying to keep those levels?I shoot for 11.5 on my reef tank but it is hard to keep it there.
When I mix my salt it’s at 1.026Thought that might be right since I just topped off but it's 1.024
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I try to mix at around 1.023 incase I get behind on top off I won't have high salinity. But it usually stays around 1.025When I mix my salt it’s at 1.026
Through skimming , ato , it always ends up at 1.024
all 7.5 dkh and cal 425
Thank youI’m sure Randy will appreciate this
I’ve been using this as guidelines for years
Thank you
I've heard so many different numbers for nsw I don't know what to believe lol
Is ab+ a 2 part or just additive?
Ok thank youReef Energy AB+? That's just an amino-based additive for corals. Nothing to do with Alk/Ca.
Correct me if I’m wrong. .Reef Energy AB+? That's just an amino-based additive for corals. Nothing to do with Alk/Ca.
You’re welcome .Thank you