quick question about dosing

[Thomasreef]

I'm currently dosing 23 ml of All-For-Reef, and my calcium levels are increasing by 10 ppm each day (currently at 380 ppm). Will the calcium levels stabilize at some point due to a higher dosage being needed to stabilise the parameters at higher levels, or will I need to reduce the dose to maintain the levels once they reach 410-420 ppm calcium?

 

[PopBot16]

You will need to match your dosing with your consumption (approximately). Have you done a consumption test?

 

[Gumbies R Us]

I'll second doing a consumption test. That is what I did before dosing AFR

 

[Netfish and Chill]

I'll third the consumption test. You need to know how much is gone per day in order to know how many ml to add. I do mine based on Alk consumption and my calcium stays stable at 430 "ish".

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Are you dosing based on alk needs? If not, it is likely rising fast, if the calcium values are correct.

 

[Thomasreef]

Are you dosing based on alk needs? If not, it is likely rising fast, if the calcium values are correct.

Im currently dosing only on calcium needs.

ill test my alkalinity now and ill give an update

 

[Court_Appointed_Hypeman]

Im currently dosing only on calcium needs.

ill test my alkalinity now and ill give an update

If your dosing on calcium consumption, dose a little less until you get I to plateu.

Your alk has probably gone up as well, but we will see what your results are

 

[Thomasreef]

If your dosing on calcium consumption, dose a little less until you get I to plateu.

Your alk has probably gone up as well, but we will see what your results are

My alkalinity is at 8.2 dKH, even though I'm also dosing 0.6 grams of alkalinity daily, which should increase it by 0.165 dKH each day.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Im currently dosing only on calcium needs.

ill test my alkalinity now and ill give an update

I’d stop that as it is a mistake, especially in a scenario like yours. I know TM recommends it, but dosing by alk is a far better plan.

Trying to boost calcium by 20 ppm will also boost alk by 2.8 dKH.