New setup

[thomas.torode]

Hey,

I am new to the hobby and I recently upgraded from a 25 gallon to a 55,
Here is my setup:

Lighting: http://www.amazon.com/LED-Aquarium-L...r=8-2&keywords

Filter: http://www.amazon.com/Fluval-A217-40...r=8-1&keywords

Power head: x2 http://www.amazon.com/Super-Aqua-Pow...r=8-4&keywords

Heater: http://www.amazon.com/Aquatop-Aquari...r=8-2&keywords

(inside)
Parameters:
Ammonia: 0.00 ppm
Nitrate: 0.10 ppm
pH: 8.2
Temperature: ~85°
Salinity: 1.026
Phosphate: 0.10 ppm
Calcium: 500
Alk: 20

50 pounds of Live sand,
120 pounds of Live rock

Fish:
Fire fish Gobi
Clarkii Clowfish Adorable
Yellow Tail Damsel
CUC: Blood Red Fire shrimp, Humpback Shrimp, Bumble Bee Snail
(I know I have a damsel, it ignores my other fish and I have never had problems)

My Tank has been running good for 3 months and I've never
had a fish die. If anyone knows how to lower Alk and Calcium, TELL ME!

Just Checking If my tank is "reef ready" and I will happily take recommendations.

 

[thomas.torode]

Hi. I like trucks.

 

[thomas.torode]

Hi. I like trucks. 2

 

[Smoke Inator]

Sorry, I don't know the answer to your question but, I like trucks as well

 

[Tanthaitrung]

Your calcium is fine but alk is high. Please cross test with your local fish store. You can lower alk by doing water change. What is your mg? Do you have RODI?

 

[GoVols]

I'll help you some: can't see your links so can't comment of your equipment, but amazon usually has high prices in coral reefing equipment or It's sub par.
Start price checking between Dr Foster & Smith, Bulk Reef Supply and Marine Depot etc...

Like other post said an RO/DI unit is a must. (see link) you'll love it.

http://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-4-stage-value-plus-ro-di-system-75gpd-1.html

If your salt mix got you those water parameters with out YOU dosing up your cal and alk. Toss it out your back door!

Shot for close to these water parameters.

Cal= 420 to 450
Alk = 7.5 to 9 dkh
Mag = Always should be at least or a tad more than 3 x's your Cal #. Long story, but at this point all you need to know Mag = 3 x's your cal.
Nitrates = .2 ppm
Phosphates = .o3 ppm

Yes, water changes is the best way to get your parameters down.

Also, Google: "Reef aquarium water parameters Randy Holmes-Farley"

Well this is a start.

 

[gone fishin]

What test are you using for the alkalinity and what are the units, 20 what? dkh, meq/l. Most folks will assume dkh but sometimes other units are used and causes confusion.

A WC is the easiest way to lower the numbers. Also, when discussing alk and calc it very useful to list the magnesium number. Magnesium plays a large role in maintaining the alk and calc levels stability.

 

[Smoke Inator]

What test are you using for the alkalinity and what are the units, 20 what? dkh, meq/l. Most folks will assume dkh but sometimes other units are used and causes confusion.

Alkalinity - Al 2.86-4.29 meq/L or 8-12 dKH