consumption

I read through a few posts regarding high alk consumption, but I'm still confused. I have a new tank40g DT 20g sump with only one small torch frag and a small patch of GSP. My alk is dropping by around 1dkh a day! I'm measuring with Hanna checker and cross check with red sea test kit. Calcium...

Photo and tank parameters below. Started dosing about a month ago due to getting a Squamosa Clam, its currently about 4 inches. Tank is mostly LPS with a couple of montiporas. I'm continuously having to increase my two-part dosing. I'm currently dosing Alk + Calc ESV at 6ml a day. 1ml x 6 doses...