http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 05:51:24 +0000 Sun, 07 Oct 2012 22:15:37 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=59495 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59495&PID=488319&title=calcium-alk-and-ph#488319 Author: Dionysus
Subject: 59495
Posted: October 07 2012 at 10:15pm

water changes will help balance things out! Good luck.]]> Sun, 07 Oct 2012 22:15:37 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59495&PID=488319&title=calcium-alk-and-ph#488319 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59495&PID=488314&title=calcium-alk-and-ph#488314 Author: rfoote
Subject: 59495
Posted: October 07 2012 at 9:39pm

Dionysus wrote: I was just thinking your alk wouldn't be 12 with calcium of 700.

Yeah, I would think the same way but definitely is with two different test kits. Cutting off all dosing for now until both drop and then will figure out amounts to level out. Thanks!]]> Sun, 07 Oct 2012 21:39:23 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59495&PID=488314&title=calcium-alk-and-ph#488314 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59495&PID=488303&title=calcium-alk-and-ph#488303 Author: Dionysus
Subject: 59495
Posted: October 07 2012 at 8:39pm

I was just thinking your alk wouldn't be 12 with calcium of 700.]]> Sun, 07 Oct 2012 20:39:50 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59495&PID=488303&title=calcium-alk-and-ph#488303 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59495&PID=488237&title=calcium-alk-and-ph#488237 Author: builderofdreams
Subject: 59495
Posted: October 07 2012 at 1:59pm

This will help you understand the relationship between the two and how to fix any current or future problems.

http://www.advancedaquarist.com/2002/11/chemistry#section-0

]]> Sun, 07 Oct 2012 13:59:58 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59495&PID=488237&title=calcium-alk-and-ph#488237 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59495&PID=488234&title=calcium-alk-and-ph#488234 Author: rfoote
Subject: 59495
Posted: October 07 2012 at 1:35pm

Dionysus wrote: Your testing numbers aren't right, are you using a old test?

They are new - numbers should be right. Alk of 11.8 is in dKH or 4.22 meq. if that is the one you are questioning? Thanks!

Edited by rfoote - October 07 2012 at 1:37pm]]> Sun, 07 Oct 2012 13:35:37 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59495&PID=488234&title=calcium-alk-and-ph#488234 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59495&PID=488233&title=calcium-alk-and-ph#488233 Author: Dionysus
Subject: 59495
Posted: October 07 2012 at 1:30pm

Your testing numbers aren't right, are you using a old test?]]> Sun, 07 Oct 2012 13:30:26 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59495&PID=488233&title=calcium-alk-and-ph#488233 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59495&PID=488231&title=calcium-alk-and-ph#488231 Author: rfoote
Subject: 59495
Posted: October 07 2012 at 1:00pm

I'm trying to get to the bottom of why my SPS have lost some color. I moved to a Vertex Illumina LED about 9 months ago. Within about 6 months I noticed most of my SPS starting to lose color and fade. About 2 months ago, I added my T5's back in to supplement some of the UV loss. I'ved noticed an impressive increase in color of most SPS as well as Wellso's, Acan's, Scoly's, etc. Yet a few SPS are still fairly bleached or browned out.(I know may not be long enough yet)

In testing over the past few months, I've found the following;

Mg is always adequately high at 1500
Calcium may be too high, usually right around 700 - is this of any concern?
Alk is also usually high around 11.8(odd in that I've always seen relation to high Calcium and low Alk...) Would the high Alk have any affect? If so, best way to lower?
PH is a little low usually right around 7.9 to 8.0. Best way to raise?
Also Nitrate and Phosphate are undetectable.

As a bit more info. I use a 3 way doser, dose Vinegar, and BRS Calcium/Alkalinity with it.

Thanks!



Edited by rfoote - October 07 2012 at 1:02pm]]> Sun, 07 Oct 2012 13:00:47 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=59495&PID=488231&title=calcium-alk-and-ph#488231