online reef chemistry calculator

You might want to bookmark this link:

http://home.comcast.net/~jdieck1/chem_calc3.html

Target values shown here:

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A graph showing possible values for calcium and alkalinity in marine aquaria. The red zone is the recommended target, and the blue dot represents values in natural seawater. Each numbered zone outside of the target area has a specific set of directions to get back to the target.
Link to article on solving Calcium and alkalinity related problems:

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/nov2002/chem.htm

Remember- you'll need reliable test kits for Calcium and alkalinity.
 
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I also had them bookmarked for almost 2 years now. It is good refrence material. Thanks for reminding me Gary
 
Holy fantastic article Gary, thanks a ton from a newbie :). Mercifully I'm in the red now, just gotta keep it there
 
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