My 6 month old tank

[Donle069]

Hello everyone, my tank consume more alk than calcium. I’m dosing about 35ml or Redsea alk and roughly 10ml cal daily. My alk reading 8.5, cal is 460, mag is 1550. The reading looks great, however I’m not sure why my tank consume more alk than cal. Is anyone had the similar situation? Any inputs is greatly appreciate it. Thanks.

 

[Ippyroy]

Welcome to R2R! There is a balance for both. Use this calculator to figure out how to be able to dose equally.
Reef Chemistry Calculator - My Reef Aquarium

 

[flampton]

welcome to the r2r! Yes check out that calculator

 

[SPR1968]

Consumption can vary and you also have potential test error/margins as well.

Beautiful tank and Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[KingTideCorals]

Welcome to R2R! Tank is looking good

 

[ReefKing101]

Wow how much have you spent on it?

 

[fishguy242]

hi welcome to the reef going to love it here!!
lots of fun/info/fun/help/fun....

 

[PTXReef]

Looking good!

Welcome to R2R and happy reefing!

 

[KJ]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[I’ma tempermental coral]

B E A utiful system!!!! Looks pretty packed! There is a chance that your corals haven’t really taken off enough yet to need more calcium. Possibly in time it may catch up as your system matures! Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[harley32907]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Fred2482]

Welcome, nice tank.

 

[vetteguy53081]

Welcome to the R2R community and we’re glad you joined us !!

 

[BackToTheReef]

Welcome to R2R, I'm no help with the chemistry but there are plenty who will be!!

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!

 

[WIReefer]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[lavoisier]

Howdy and welcome to R2R.

 

[ScubaFish802]

Welcome to R2R :D

 

[BeltedCoyote]

Welcome to R2R!!! Agreed on checking the calculator. Also, perhaps you’re having some abiotic precipitation? What’s you’re PH sitting at?

 

[Sea_forest]

When I still have my sps tank, I dosed more alk than calcium to get a good reading. It stays like that for the life of the tank. I didn't bother to be alarmed that my system is way different than the rest. Not perfect but grow corals from 1 inch to mini colony.