So I'm looking to start using Tropic Marin's All-For-Reef and in the instructions they say:
Now the question is this: Do I need to adjust my calcium and alkalinity values first or can I do that with All-For-Reef? I don't have any two part solutions yet and would be easier if I could just use All-For-Reef to get my values where I need them.
For reference my Alkalinity is at 7.4 and I'd like to get to 9-9.5. I haven't measured my calcium yet but I don't really have many corals yet. Part of the motivation of upping my alkalinity is to get my pH up a bit from 7.8 to 8.2-8.4.
Before starting use of Tropic Marin All-for-Reef as a supplement for your aquarium, it is recommended to adjust your calcium and alkalinity to your desired values. We recommend using Tropic Marin's Original Balling - Part A (calcium chloride) for calcium and Tropic Marin's Original Balling - Part B (sodium bi-carbonate) for the alkalinity.
Now the question is this: Do I need to adjust my calcium and alkalinity values first or can I do that with All-For-Reef? I don't have any two part solutions yet and would be easier if I could just use All-For-Reef to get my values where I need them.
For reference my Alkalinity is at 7.4 and I'd like to get to 9-9.5. I haven't measured my calcium yet but I don't really have many corals yet. Part of the motivation of upping my alkalinity is to get my pH up a bit from 7.8 to 8.2-8.4.