parameters

[mucsles916]

can someone list the levels my water should be at?

 

[drummereef]

Everything you need is in this link.


http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/index.php

 

[Michael]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=14824528#post14824528 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by drummereef
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/index.php


Everything you need is in this link.

yes its a great link, id aim for 8-12 dkh though, nsw is 7 but you need it higher if your system is using it up quickly, my dkh is around 9-10 most of the time and im happy with it, however the link drummereef posted is all you need really

 

[IslandCrow]

While you're add it, I'd add this entire collection to your bookmarks:

http://archive.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=102605

Most of these articles will be a bit more than you need to know at this point, but I'm constantly going back to them. Some that I'd consider "must reads" would be:

Low PH: Causes and Cures
How to Select a Calcium and Alkalinity Supplementation Scheme
The “How To” Guide to Reef Aquarium Chemistry for Beginners, Part 2: What Chemicals Must be Supplemented


"good to read":
Nitrate in the Reef Aquarium
The “How To” Guide to Reef Aquarium Chemistry for Beginners,
Part 4: What Chemicals May Detrimentally Accumulate
A Simplified Guide to the Relationship Between Calcium, Alkalinity, Magnesium and pH
Solving Calcium and Alkalinity Problems
How to Select a Calcium and Alkalinity Supplementation Scheme
The Relationship Between Alkalinity and pH.