my calcium tested 631 today. it is always high but everything else is good. i was useing oceanic salt but now use io. every now and then i mix the salts together. my question is if the calcium is high like that is it bad for my sps/lps. i don't dose anything either but i dused to use purple up a while back like 3 months ago
calcium way high
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poppin_fresh
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I would first verify that reading with someone else (LFS, club member, etc). If thats right, just leave it alone. It will come down on its own.
The bigger question would be how did it get that high? Even when I used Oceanic salt, I never got a reading that high.
The bigger question would be how did it get that high? Even when I used Oceanic salt, I never got a reading that high.
LobsterOfJustice
Recovering Detritophobe
Its not bad in itself, but like fat-tony said, check your alkalinity.
poppin_fresh
New member
Oceanic salt has an elevated CA level. Not necessarily bad if you have a high CA needing tank. I would not use it and the purple up, both are high in CA. You will be fine, just leave the tank alone for a while and let it fall.
scaryperson27
New member
It's a miracle your Alk isn't crashing. I would keep close tabs on your alk until your calcium goes down. Keep a close eye on your pumps too to make sure they don't seize up. you might start seeing calcium build up in some places.
What are you using to check your salt levels?
What are you using to check your salt levels?
