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mpderksen
12/15/2013, 08:55 PM
pH 7.7!!
Ca 340
KH 6
Phos 0.25
All N 0

I just purchased some 2-part. I also have both Reef Buffer and Reef Builder from Seachem. Instead of freaking out and dumping random stuff in, could I get some advice on what to add, how much, and how often?
I just ventured into SPS and once I learn how much is being used, I can get on a schedule, but I'm cautious about changing stuff too fast.

Merry Christmas,

Michael

lionfish300
12/15/2013, 09:53 PM
Use this calculator to help you how much to dose to get where you want to be http://reef.diesyst.com/chemcalc/chem_calc3.html

mpderksen
12/16/2013, 12:22 AM
Thanks. Great link!
I've got the B-Ionic stuff. Seems I need 75ml of part 1, and 10ml to get to 450 ppm Ca, and a DKH of 8.
Should I start there over a few days, and just watch the pH? I know there is an interplay between these levels and pH, but I am not sure if I should also use the Seachem buffer to raise it to 8.3, or if it will take care of itself as the Ca and KH comes back into range. I don't want to blindly dose and hope.