low calcium

  1. WestCoastReefNoob

    Alk "ok", Ph and Ca low...start dosing?

    Hi all, My IM 80g AIO tank has been running for just over six weeks, through the cycle. Testing shows that Alk level is nominal for Tropic Marin Pro Reef, but Ph and Ca remain low. Current averages: Alk: 7.65 dKH (Tropic Marin PR specs 7-8dKH) Ca: 280 ppm Mg: 1440 ppm pH: 7.9 For pH, I did...
  2. chemicals

    Raise alk and calcium with all for reef

    Hi there, I just checked my parameters and my alk and calcium are both very low: Alk ~5 dKH Calc ~350 I measured both with Hanna Checker. I ordered some all-for-reef to get into dosing but can I also just add a bit more the first several days to get around 8 dKH en 450 calc? After I get to that...
  3. H

    Mg and Ca undetectable, even after water change

    ~23 gallons of water 5 months old wave makers on opposite ends of tank HOB CPR 3.6g refugium w about a tablespoon of chaeto and several fronds of Caulerpa, life rock rubble, IV sterilizer 2.5” Niger trigger and 6” snowflake eel (both eventually moving to a 75g tank so no hating) one small...
  4. Scott Christenson

    Newbie that Needs Help with Parameters Please

    Hi Friends, Here are my current parameters: Salinity – 1.025 ORP – 440 PH – 8 Temp – 76 Alkalinity – 13.7 Calcium – 345 Magnesium - 1100 Ammonia/Nitrates/Nitrites = 0 Salt - CoraLife = Calcium (400), Magnesium (1150) Do I need to be concerned about my alkalinity being so high? Should I be...
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