Starting all for reed with high mag and cal

G_Lows

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So I’d like to switch over to all for reef from 2 part + mag. However I made an overdose mistake about a month ago and I have elevated Cal and mag at 528ppm and 1565ppm. Alk is at 7.8. Should I wait to start using AFR until my cal and mag return to normal? I use an auto water change system at 11% weekly so it’s taking some time for those numbers to come down. Mainly sps tank 40 gal.

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Yes, you want to wait until you reach your ideal baseline.
 

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You could use AFR now and those values will stay about the same, or you could use just an alk supplement such as baking soda for a while while they drop and then when calcium is in line, start the AFR. The magnesium will mostly only decline if you are doign water changes.
 

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