Raising calcium levels

[Rscomia]

What is the best way to get calcium levels up in a tank?

 

[austinsdad]

Where are they now and what are you trying to get to?

 

[Rscomia]

They are at 360-380 ppm would like to have them up around 420-440

 

[carey]

What salt mix are you using? Most mixes provide enough calcium so that you don't have to dose.

 

[Rscomia]

I was using instant ocean and the levels were around 320 I switched to coral life which has brought them up to what they are now

 

[austinsdad]

Whaddya got in the tank needing calcium you can't get with water changes?

 

[carey]

Thats odd. I use instant ocean regular salt mix and my calcium is at 440 with no dosing.

 

[Rscomia]

Im just now begining to add coral I just added some Zoas and a purple blade gorgonian I change about 5 gallons a week and it dont seem to raise it alot

 

[carey]

How big is your tank?

 

[Rscomia]

Could my test kit be leading me wrong? Its a API two part drip kit

 

[Rscomia]

Its a 90 gallon with a 29 gallon sump

 

[carey]

Are you sure about your drop counting?
Is there an expiration date on it?

 

[DA fisherman]

I use ESV salt ....I like it cause it's a 4 part mix...and you can play around with it........ Read up on it...and check it out

 

[carey]

I'd be doing larger water changes btw. 5 gallons out of a 90g isnt too substantial. I do 10g or more outta my 55g.

 

[Rscomia]

Im sure on my drop count I dont see a expiration date (doesnt mean there isnt one) The paper says the final color of it will be blue but the color on the paper to match it up to is purple

 

[Rscomia]

Esv salt? where can a person find that?

 

[DA fisherman]

I'm in new york you can get it anywhere....

Online:
saltwatercritters.com

Bulkreefsupply.com

Marinedepot.com

 

[DA fisherman]

Look like that.

 

[carey]

Im sure on my drop count I dont see a expiration date (doesnt mean there isnt one) The paper says the final color of it will be blue but the color on the paper to match it up to is purple

I would do the test til blue comes up , not purple. Thats prob it right there.

 

[Rscomia]

Ok thanks this is the first time Ive seen this brand