Low Alk, High Ca, Balling B?

[Coralogy_]

Hi all,

I know there are a few other threads out there similar to my question! I've been reading them and understand what I need to do. I just have a question about Tropic Marin Balling B, and how to dose it.

My Alk is at 6.8 and my Ca is at 490. I would like to increase my Alk to 8.5 and lower my Ca to 420-450. If I get Tropic Marin Balling B, can I dose that without A and C? I was considering AFR but I am concerned that it will also continue to increase my Ca, while increasing my Alk? Am I thinking too hard about this?? lol

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

There’s no benefit to working to lower the calcium, but dosing just the alk part, if you want to, is a fine plan.

If you don’t already have the Tm alk part, just use baking soda.