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jun_18T
03/29/2009, 09:59 AM
what do you guys use to dose your tank for cal, alk, and mag??? my tank is 80% lps and softies and 20% sps. what would be the best to use?

thanks!

nanojg
03/29/2009, 11:22 AM
I top off evap with limewater. I also have Randy's 2 part (really 3 part counting the mag) I use that to adjust if any of the levels get low.

Fsurocks99
03/29/2009, 11:57 AM
TropicMarin Bio-Calcium and Bio-Magnesium. Also, I use Brightwell Aquatics Kalk+2 in my ATO for keeping all levels stable.

mnml
03/29/2009, 05:20 PM
i use drew's dosing pumps from bulk reef supply to dose my DIY 2-part

rhunter513
03/30/2009, 06:31 AM
ESV - two part alk and ca
ESV - magnesium

jun_18T
03/30/2009, 12:18 PM
i have been doing a reading for the past week or so every other day and was getting almost the same results. my readings are:

calc - 410
alkh - 8
mag - 1350

....do i need to dose my calc and mag and leave my alk as it is??? let me know what you guys think...thanks!

mnml
03/30/2009, 12:47 PM
i think your parameters are fine. you should only dose if you're keeping livestock that demands higher levels.

here's a chart of acceptable ranges:

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