high alk and cal?

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i just got my red sea foundation pro test kit and tested my water. I haven't been adding anything for alk or calcium and i use instant ocean sea salt which has lower readings for both of those. i just tested and i have 11.2 dkh alk and 450 ppm for calcium any reasons why?
 
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i just got my red sea foundation pro test kit and tested my water. I haven't been adding anything for alk or calcium and i use instant ocean sea salt which has lower readings for both of those. i just tested and i have 11.2 dkh alk and 450 ppm for calcium any reasons why?
from what I've seen I want around 9 dkh and 420ppm correct? i only have a few small softie frags
 

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