40 Gallon Breeder - 6 Weeks Old.
Cycle is complete.
DSB with 50+ lbs LR.
It will be Reef Only.
Tank was and is Magnesium Deficient and now dosing 80 ml a day to bring levels to 1300-1400.
Ph runs 7.98 to 8.03 consistently through the day.
CA was over 600 last week and is slightly under 580 as of this AM.
Dhk is consistent at 10.
I double test with Pinpoint montiros for PH and CA and API tests to run out testing issues and both tests are consistent in results.
Am now (as of last week) using IORC as salt (before was Ocean Pure) and SG is consistent at 1.2040/32.4ppt/49.5mS.
Water change is aerated by both air stone and powerhead for a minimum of 24 hours prior to introduction into the tank with like SG.
Coralline aglae growth is noticeable.
AM I DOING THE RIGHT THINGS TO:
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#1. Raise MG eventually to 1300-1400.
#2. Lower CA to high 400s/low 500s
#3. Hopefully raise Ph without dosing ALK or using Buffers
I believe
-)) that I have printed and read all articles on RC that reference CA, PH, MG and their relationship not withstanding have head a hundred different opions and recommendations on other reef forums.
Any one's input or guidance will be graciously received and appreciated.
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!!!!!
Jon
Cycle is complete.
DSB with 50+ lbs LR.
It will be Reef Only.
Tank was and is Magnesium Deficient and now dosing 80 ml a day to bring levels to 1300-1400.
Ph runs 7.98 to 8.03 consistently through the day.
CA was over 600 last week and is slightly under 580 as of this AM.
Dhk is consistent at 10.
I double test with Pinpoint montiros for PH and CA and API tests to run out testing issues and both tests are consistent in results.
Am now (as of last week) using IORC as salt (before was Ocean Pure) and SG is consistent at 1.2040/32.4ppt/49.5mS.
Water change is aerated by both air stone and powerhead for a minimum of 24 hours prior to introduction into the tank with like SG.
Coralline aglae growth is noticeable.
AM I DOING THE RIGHT THINGS TO:
***************************
#1. Raise MG eventually to 1300-1400.
#2. Lower CA to high 400s/low 500s
#3. Hopefully raise Ph without dosing ALK or using Buffers
I believe
-)) that I have printed and read all articles on RC that reference CA, PH, MG and their relationship not withstanding have head a hundred different opions and recommendations on other reef forums.Any one's input or guidance will be graciously received and appreciated.
THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!!!!!
Jon
