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Unread 02/03/2010, 07:38 PM   #6
Gary Majchrzak
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My understanding was say my Calc was at 380ppm so I should target my Alk at 7dKh. If my Calc were 485ppm I should target 11dKh? Is that right or is there no real benefits to that?
correct.
Balanced levels of alkalinity and calcium are desirable in a reef aquarium.
The benefits of being able to provide correct and stable parameters is the amount of sensitive biodiversity one can maintain in their aquarium.

In other words, for Kenya Tree's you don't need to be so precise


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