Inconsistent Alk and Calcium Consumption

[Aquageek450]

Hi Guys,

I have a mixed reef and am trying to setup my GHL Doser to dose Alk and Calcium. I have dosed to get the elements to the targeted levels including Magnesium.

The problem I am having is that when I test daily it seems like the consumption of Alk and Cal vary. Some days it will use more than other etc. How do I go about setting up my Doser if I cant determine a consistent daily consumption rate?

Do I just pick a dosing amount to start with and test and make adjustments as necessary?

 

[miPapareef]

Most likely the normal variation of the test kits is what is causing it to appear that alk and cal are not tracking together. I would dose equal amount of the two solutions based on your measurement for Alk. Then over a 2 to 4 week time period see if there is really a difference in the consumption of the two.

 

[pscheel2]

Do you test at the same time everyday?

 

[Aquageek450]

yes, same time everyday