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In my old tank, I dosed BRS 2-part based on their calculator and never had an issue. I've recently upgraded to a new tank and have been having a hard time. Did I do it wrong this time? Here is my process;
Step 1: test water night one
Step 2: test water again night two. The difference between night 1 and night 2 is the amount consumed in a day.
Step 3: calculate the water volume of the new tank. 180-gallon tank + two 34 gallon sumps = 248 water volume - equipment, rocks, and sand = total volume of 210.
Step 4: Imput data in BRS calculator
Step 5: dose that amount over the next 24 hours and test again night 3. If day 2 and day 3 are the same, the correct amount is being dosed to keep the parameters stable.
After following those steps on day 3, my alkalinity was the same. However, my Calcium had increased. Why did it work for Alk but not Calcium?
Step 1: test water night one
Step 2: test water again night two. The difference between night 1 and night 2 is the amount consumed in a day.
Step 3: calculate the water volume of the new tank. 180-gallon tank + two 34 gallon sumps = 248 water volume - equipment, rocks, and sand = total volume of 210.
Step 4: Imput data in BRS calculator
Step 5: dose that amount over the next 24 hours and test again night 3. If day 2 and day 3 are the same, the correct amount is being dosed to keep the parameters stable.
After following those steps on day 3, my alkalinity was the same. However, my Calcium had increased. Why did it work for Alk but not Calcium?