please help! tips of acro dying!

[Ralph ATL]

that's what I am using, so I have'nt tested for mag due to the fact I thought it should be fine. However, I just got a test kit, so I can confirm or eliminate! Thanks!

 

[Ralph ATL]

Alk is at 9.3/3.31
Is that low side?

 

[Sparkss]

That doesn't sound low to me at all. 7 - 9 DKH was what I always thought was considered in the "good" range. Depending on your calc, the alk may actually be a little high to be considered "balanced". I got this table of balanced calc/alk from a reef website. I can only assume that it is accurate :

CALCIUM ALKALINITY
PPM MEG/L dKH
410 2.50 7.00
420 3.00 8.40
430 3.50 9.80
440 4.00 11.20
450 4.50 12.60


Here is a great online calculator created by an RC member :

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

and here is an article about reef chemistry specifically talking about calc and alk :

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


HTH

 

[dirtyreefer]

What did your Mag come in at?

 

[Ralph ATL]

I ordered the test over the internet, so I will not get it until wednesday. However, I use Tropic Marine Pro reef & C-balance 2 part, and LFS states that mag shouldn't be the problem. I will check it, however, as soon as it coomes in!

 

[Ralph ATL]

dirty reefer,
mag was right at 1500 Salifert!