Need a little advice.

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Total volume approximately 220gal
Ph 8.01
Alk 8.7
Ca 476
Phos 0.07
Nitrates 4.0
So I’m going for 9.5 alk , but my calcium is rising. I am dosing 50 ml on each. I’ve been supplementing with alk slowly to bring it up.

Should I keep dosing my calcium at an equal amount so it does not rise to high ?

 

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You can dose at different amounts. Which product are you using?

 

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You can dose at different amounts. Which product are you I

You can dose at different amounts. Which product are you using?

ESV TWO PART

 

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ESV two part

 

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ESV two part

I believe with that one you're supposed to do equal amounts of each part. It doesn't matter if you put more of one versus the other if you need to correct something

 

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The reef calculator says 9.5 alk should have 428 calcium. Will it just even out if I leave it ?

ESV says dose equal. 1ml per 4 gal. ( 55 ml ) I’m only doing 50 ml

 

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Is there a reason you want to run the alk higher than it already is .

 

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Is there a reason you want to run the alk higher than it already is .

I’m using reef crystals, mixes around 10. So I was attempting to keep it pretty close to that

 

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I’m using reef crystals, mixes around 10. So I was attempting to keep it pretty close to that

Fair point . Just be careful running high alk with such low nutrients.

 

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Fair point . Just be careful running high alk with such low nutrients.

Yup , I’m already dealing with some Dino.
My nutrients are on the way up. My traces were zero a week and a half ago

 

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Yup , I’m already dealing with some Dino.
My nutrients are on the way up. My traces were zero a week and a half ago

FYI I do run an algae scrubber.
Reduced lighting to 12 on 12 off around a week ago.

 

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FYI I do run an algae scrubber.
Reduced lighting to 12 on 12 off around a week ago. My nitrates were at zero

 

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I’d keep using both equally based on alk demand unless calcium rises over 550 ppm.

 

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Thank you so much. I was hoping you would chime in.

I’d keep using both equally based on alk demand unless calcium rises over 550 ppm

 

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The reef calculator says 9.5 alk should have 428 calcium. Will it just even out if I leave it ?

ESV says dose equal. 1ml per 4 gal. ( 55 ml ) I’m only doing 50 ml

Usually they should be equal but you can stop dosing one if you want one to go lower. The exact calcium level doesn't really matter though, and anything from 380-500ppm is going to be relatively fine ime

 

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What are you testing Cal with?

 

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What are you testing Cal with?

Hanna

 

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Hanna

Are you using the Hanna Distilled water for it?

I find they do tend to test a little low.

 

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Are you using the Hanna Distilled water for it?

I find they do tend to test a little low.

Yes I am.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Bear in mind that ESV calcium part adds more than just calcium.