AKreuzer
Community Member
Hey all! I am looking for some perspective and insight on getting into this 2 part dosing.
Params last week when aqcuired the Neptune Trident.
Guessing 160g of volume (150 DT + 55g Sump- sand rock etc.)
PH 7.9-8.2
Alk 6.02
CA 386
Mg 1500 (worth mentioning I had been adding brightwell Mag with water changes)
I ordered the BRS Soda ash/calcium chloride/mag starter kit. Based on recommendations I didnt want to add too much at once so I could slowly bring the params up. I made the solutions, added 60ml of Alk Soda Ash solution and the Alk went to 6.6 Great, PH spiked to 8.4, Calcium I added 200ml and it didnt change the Ca at all.
so the questions
do I need to worrry about how hoigh the PH spikes and at what value do i need to worry? Do i need to to time the drop in PH in the tank in order to add it?
any guesses why CA didnt change?
I did add the solutions in a high flow area in the sump, slowly over about 1min each
Params last week when aqcuired the Neptune Trident.
Guessing 160g of volume (150 DT + 55g Sump- sand rock etc.)
PH 7.9-8.2
Alk 6.02
CA 386
Mg 1500 (worth mentioning I had been adding brightwell Mag with water changes)
I ordered the BRS Soda ash/calcium chloride/mag starter kit. Based on recommendations I didnt want to add too much at once so I could slowly bring the params up. I made the solutions, added 60ml of Alk Soda Ash solution and the Alk went to 6.6 Great, PH spiked to 8.4, Calcium I added 200ml and it didnt change the Ca at all.
so the questions
do I need to worrry about how hoigh the PH spikes and at what value do i need to worry? Do i need to to time the drop in PH in the tank in order to add it?
any guesses why CA didnt change?
I did add the solutions in a high flow area in the sump, slowly over about 1min each
