DiscusHeckel
Acropora Gardener
When you do not use gfo, you need to find a way of exporting nutrients in other ways, such as using GAC and macro algae, not to mention protein skimming.
PALE SPS!!! BRS gfo and carbon maybe?
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pusanpa
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I know what you mean. Your tank parameters will always changes!!!
I think the most important is the finding the right regimen for you tank.
Maybe you could use much smaller amount of GFO and replace it every two weeks.
dahenley
New member
water change and usage is the only way to lower ALK.
if your ALK gets too high, its major problems. if it gets too low, things look poor and then receed, but recover easier.
to raise your ALK, you can dose, and raise instantly (backing soda, or alk powder)
check your water change water, because most "REEF" salts have high ALK and CAL so thats also why it takes soo much water change to lower such a small amount.
i keep mine 8-9 because corals will tell you when its too low and a easy dose is all you need.
while too much becomes a major problem......
if your ALK gets too high, its major problems. if it gets too low, things look poor and then receed, but recover easier.
to raise your ALK, you can dose, and raise instantly (backing soda, or alk powder)
check your water change water, because most "REEF" salts have high ALK and CAL so thats also why it takes soo much water change to lower such a small amount.
i keep mine 8-9 because corals will tell you when its too low and a easy dose is all you need.
while too much becomes a major problem......
jcarbone61
New member
Stop the carbon and use a good amino blend and you will see a huge difference.
