Raising calcium levels

[Rscomia]

So with just one zoa frag and one purple blade gorgonian and with my coraline just starting my calcium demand wouldnt be that high Right? But as I add more coral I need to monitor it more closely and then decide on additives???

 

[mr_X]

carey, the 2 little fishies stuff is good, but it can get a little on the expensive side. i would suggest saving 2 milk jugs, and making your own using BRS's stuff.

one zoa frag and a small gorgonian colony is not going to be very demanding.
i've kept large tanks just doing water changes- no added calcium, alk, or mag. bear in mind i did 50 gallons weekly on a 400 gallon system though.
it was loaded with large ( softball and basketball sized) sps colonies.
only when i topped that off with a football sized clam did i see rapid declines in calcium and alk, and then i went to the bulk additives.

 

[Rscomia]

I must say everyone has been great help Im going to do the larger water changes and get I different test kit Like I said this is my first attempt at a reef hopefully with alot of questions and the help of AA its successful

 

[carey]

Good luck! we'll all be here for you if you need help.

 

[Rscomia]

Thanks again