Water change raising parameters

[ke1023610]

So my nitrates are high in my tank want to do a 20% water change this week, but I did one last month all my parameters took a big swing. So to combat that swing wanted to know if I can add all for reef to the bucket with clean salt water to raise the parameters before I put It in my tank. Is that a good idea or try another method?

Current parameters:
Alk- 9.3
Cal- 468
Mag-1350
Phos- 0.06
Nitrates- 28.5

 

[CasperOe]

What salt are you using? Get a salt that matches the parameters you want to keep in your tank. :upside-down-face:

 

[ke1023610]

I’m using redsea blue bucket/bag

 

[CasperOe]

I’m using redsea blue bucket/bag

Which mixes well lower that you keep your parameters.. :-) Pick a salt mix closer to where you want to be - or adjust your parameters slowly to match the salt you want to use.

That's by far the easiest solution to this "problem".

 

[CasperOe]

I am using Tropic Marin Pro Reef salt; it matches the parameters I try to keep in my tank perfectly. By using a salt that matches I avoid any swing in parameters during water change and I also avoid weekly adjustments of my dosing when doing water change.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

No, AFR would not be useful to match alk. Baking soda would be useful for that.

 

[ke1023610]

I am using Tropic Marin Pro Reef salt; it matches the parameters I try to keep in my tank perfectly. By using a salt that matches I avoid any swing in parameters during water change and I also avoid weekly adjustments of my dosing when doing water change.

I wanted to try tropic Marin but I’m afraid lol I’ll just switch to coral pro

 

[Science/G]

Just do a couple of 10% water changes

 

[CasperOe]

I wanted to try tropic Marin but I’m afraid lol I’ll just switch to coral pro

What are you afraid off? :p Remember, Red Sea Pro is a mix with elevated elements.