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Unread 11/22/2016, 10:53 AM   #562
Scorpius
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Originally Posted by biecacka View Post
Got my mag up to about 1200. Calcium is about 500, and alk is holding around 8.3.
Good start?

Corey
Better. When I first had my tank setup 500 Calcium was not uncommon. I like to keep my magnesium around 1400.

Here's a nifty chart for Ca/Alk ratio so you have an idea of how in balance things are.

DKH Ca
4.50 393
4.75 395
5.00 397
5.25 398
5.50 400
5.75 402
6.00 404
6.25 405
6.50 407
6.75 409
7.00 411
7.25 413
7.50 414
8.00 418
8.25 420
8.50 422
8.75 423
9.00 425
9.25 427
9.50 429
9.75 431
10.00 432
10.20 434
10.50 436
10.75 438
11.00 439


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