High Ca without precipitation?

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Can you have too much calcium without precipitation?
 
Certainly. Doubling calcium from 420 to 840 ppm is no more likely to cause calcium carbonate precipitation from seawater than raising the pH from 7.9 to 8.2,
 
Can you have too much calcium without precipitation?
Yes, I made a salt mix with over 2000ppm calcium, seemed stable (also had a DKH of 90DKH from bicarbonate). This was made with Tropic Marine classic and calcium chloride.

Can I ask why?
 
Yes. My test kits were altered by a mean person. My Salifert CA test kit only goes to 120 ppm.

To further my confusion I had what I thought a kalkwasser overdose which would throw chemistry way off as well.

I slowly added 351 ml (50 ml a day) of part B B-ionic to correct a false issue.

My Alk test seems accurate. But truth is everything could be incorrect. Magnesium as well. By making adjustments I stopped STN on a stylaphora. Polyp extension is good. Color is good. My GSP have grayish skin but good green color.

I’m making a 3 gallon water change in hope it helps.
 

HOW MUCH DOES A FISH’S FEEDING REQUIREMENTS AFFECT YOUR STOCKING DECISIONS?

  • A lot! - I avoid fish that require frequent or specialized feeding

    Votes: 20 32.8%
  • Quite a bit, but an automatic feeder can change my answer

    Votes: 8 13.1%
  • It depends on whether my nutrient export can handle it

    Votes: 9 14.8%
  • It depends on how badly I want the fish

    Votes: 12 19.7%
  • Not much. I’m willing to adjust my routine

    Votes: 9 14.8%
  • Not at all. Feeding demands don’t limit my stocking choices

    Votes: 11 18.0%
  • I usually learn about the demanding feeding schedule after buying the fish!

    Votes: 2 3.3%
  • I haven’t really considered this before

    Votes: 4 6.6%
  • Something else (see my comments in the thread)

    Votes: 2 3.3%
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