10 dkh?

[Toxiq reef]

Is this high? Calcium is holding at 440

 

[downbeach]

Good read here:

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/index.php

 

[RKLion]

I would say its a touch too high. When I let it get that high it can sometimes be the beginning of trouble. 9 is my magic number just don't let your corals starve.

 

[undertai]

My alk is around 10.8 and have no problems. Calcium is at 480

 

[FishboyDave]

10 dkh and 440-460 ca is ideal for me

 

[Jmcgreef]

10 dkh and 440-460 ca is ideal for me

+1 here

 

[kaserpick]

Best thing to do is to examine your reef daily. Of course, you should always strive to keep things stable within the recommended ranges (the article above is great for looking those up). If you notice your corals doing especially well, test the big three and take note. That'll usually be your sweet spot.

Mine is around 8.6 - 8.9 dKH for alkalinity.

 

[trueblackpercula]

It's fine if you are not dosing carbon like vodka vinager sugar

 

[Toxiq reef]

It's fine if you are not dosing carbon like vodka vinager sugar

I run biopellets

 

[trueblackpercula]

I don't know much Blut biopellets but it's strippng the water just the same as the others. I would read what it says in the packaging.
Let me konw

 

[trueblackpercula]

Dude you may want to read this.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2130007

 

[Toxiq reef]

Dude you may want to read this.

http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2130007

This didn't tell me anything

 

[Mr tap water]

Hi there
Anything from 8 to 12 KH is fine for instance Red Sea coral pro salt is 12.2 to 12.7 depending on the salinity and is recommended for growing lps and sps ,I run mine at 11.2 with a variety of corals and works for me