I've been dosing Red Sea A & B daily for the last year and everything has been pretty stable up until now. My Alk keeps dropping and I'm constantly having to increase the dose, without adding new corals, to maintain the same level. This week alone I've had to increase the dose 10ml daily which in my tank is .2 DKH
Params
DKH 8.4 (hannah)
PH 8.2 (apex)
CA 500+ ( more than the red sea test will show)
MG: 1480 - 1500 (red sea)
Temp: 78
I have the dosing lines set up in the return chamber of the sump and I do get buildup on the return pump and also the heater in the chamber before it. I've also discovered some clumps of sand that have turned into rocks. This is precipitation right? Ive stopped dosing CA altogether and I'm doing to do some water changes to bring that down. I'm seeing on this forum the recomendation is to stop dosing altogether for like 3 days, is that correct?
It may be beyond my comprehension but what does letting DKH drop accomplish?
How low should I let DKH get before dosing? I have a few expensive indo torches which is where the concern comes from.
I'm guessing the high calcium is part of the issue?
I appreciate the help.
Params
DKH 8.4 (hannah)
PH 8.2 (apex)
CA 500+ ( more than the red sea test will show)
MG: 1480 - 1500 (red sea)
Temp: 78
I have the dosing lines set up in the return chamber of the sump and I do get buildup on the return pump and also the heater in the chamber before it. I've also discovered some clumps of sand that have turned into rocks. This is precipitation right? Ive stopped dosing CA altogether and I'm doing to do some water changes to bring that down. I'm seeing on this forum the recomendation is to stop dosing altogether for like 3 days, is that correct?
It may be beyond my comprehension but what does letting DKH drop accomplish?
How low should I let DKH get before dosing? I have a few expensive indo torches which is where the concern comes from.
I'm guessing the high calcium is part of the issue?
I appreciate the help.