Help w/ Alk, Ca and Mg

[Rovert]

Now that I have a Trident, I'm watching my parameters more closely and noted that my measurements are a bit too high. The tank is fairly new - just over 2 months.

I've been slowly adding fish and a couple small LPS coral frags to get things going until measurements stabilize enough to begin with SPS. Probably won't be for another couple months, but until then, I'm wondering if I'm in a 'danger zone' with these readings:

1 Week Average:
pH: 7.8
Alk: 7.32
Ca: 468
Mg: 1553

I won't rule out that the Trident is not properly calibrated (pre-owned), but assuming it's correct, would you say this is just 'new tank syndrome' where the readings will bounce around for a while until they fall in line, or should I start considering some sort of intervention?

 

[kfisc]

I'd say it's due to a new tank. Those readings strike me as just waiting for time plus bioload to get them more in range. And they don't seem to hugely out of range now.

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

Ph does its own thing even if you try adjusting it.
Alk is slightly low but not bad
Ca is fine between 4-5 hundred
Mg is a little high but could be the salt mix.
Check the container for specs
Double check with test kits to be sure.
Or have the water tested @ a local store. May be a charge.
ICP is another avenue if you want to spend the money.