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10-22-2004, 08:27 PM
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Aquarium Advice Apprentice
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: San Diego, CA
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question about 2-part cal/alk additives
my current level of calcium is 470, my alk iis dkh=8.4, i would like to get the alk up a bit, should i jut add the second part of my warner calxmax solution to bump the alk or should i add both parts and just have high calcium? any thoughts?
dave
sorry about no caps and typos, typing this with one hand while i hold my newborn, hehe
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10-22-2004, 09:03 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Cleveland, Oh. USA
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would like to know also?
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10-23-2004, 10:05 AM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Poughkeepsie, NY
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Adding just one part is fine... Right now that is what Im doing because the oceanic salt has a high Cal level so adding part one is not necessary. Just keep a eye on them both till you get it balanced out.
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10-24-2004, 05:57 PM
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Join Date: May 2004
Location: Richmond, Va
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Don't worry about shooting for specific ca and alk levels. As long as your ca is between 350 and 450, and alk is between 8-12 dkh you are fine. If you really want to raise your alk I would wait until your ca level falls to 400, then bring your alk up to 10dkh with some reef buffer. At that point you can start using your 2 part additive again.
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