Hi Guys,
I've been testing my tank water for about a week and have recently introduced my first batch of coral - 4 small LPS frags along with a small Zoa frag into my tank this weekend.
In the week leading up, I was told my Calcium was low by my LFS after I took my water in double check my readings. They were
Mg 1380
Ca 405
kH 9.2
Salinity 1.025
I dosed Ca and saw my kH drop to near 7 and spent the week bringing up kH.
Prior to introducing my new corals I performed some maintenance including a 10% water change.
Its now been 24 hr, my lights are set to acclimation mode and the corals are looking reasonably happy from what I can tell and have recovered from the Dip I did and transport - All Polyps took only an hour or 2 to open back up and have remained open, looking colourful without any mucous secretions
My concern is that my Magnesium appears to be creeping up upon testing again today my (own) readings were:
Mg 1500
Ca 440
kH 8.4
Salinity 1.028
Im using the red sea foundation titration test kits and a Refractometer.
I'd like to see my Magnesium lower, but have been told as long as Calcium is 1/3 the Magnesium then the correct Ionic ratio is present (i.e. my Calcium should be 500) and I'd like my kH around 9-10. Should I be worried?
I have refrained from water change/dosing until I get some advice here. What would you advise as the best course of action?
I've been testing my tank water for about a week and have recently introduced my first batch of coral - 4 small LPS frags along with a small Zoa frag into my tank this weekend.
In the week leading up, I was told my Calcium was low by my LFS after I took my water in double check my readings. They were
Mg 1380
Ca 405
kH 9.2
Salinity 1.025
I dosed Ca and saw my kH drop to near 7 and spent the week bringing up kH.
Prior to introducing my new corals I performed some maintenance including a 10% water change.
Its now been 24 hr, my lights are set to acclimation mode and the corals are looking reasonably happy from what I can tell and have recovered from the Dip I did and transport - All Polyps took only an hour or 2 to open back up and have remained open, looking colourful without any mucous secretions
My concern is that my Magnesium appears to be creeping up upon testing again today my (own) readings were:
Mg 1500
Ca 440
kH 8.4
Salinity 1.028
Im using the red sea foundation titration test kits and a Refractometer.
I'd like to see my Magnesium lower, but have been told as long as Calcium is 1/3 the Magnesium then the correct Ionic ratio is present (i.e. my Calcium should be 500) and I'd like my kH around 9-10. Should I be worried?
I have refrained from water change/dosing until I get some advice here. What would you advise as the best course of action?