Well if you have a sump and the test kits just test the water to see where the Ca and DKH is at don't fotget Magnesium and then just does it with whats needed Just add the elements to the sump some mix them in RO water first I never did I just put in right into the sump , Just allow a hr or so between adding the different additives . Like I always used a dosing cup like from a cough syrup or my favorite was the old shot glass.. Toss in the Ca then wait then toss in equal amount of Buffer a hr or so later then the Magnesium then test . Then see where you are at then add again as needed keeping the three elements as even as you can .
Ca 425 to 500
Dkh 12 to 14
Mag 1300ppm to 1400
Once you get the elements to the desired levels then weekly testing until you learn the system then does what is needed as its needed. But once you get them settled in and learn the amount the corals up take you will get to just know when whats needed by looking at the animals in there.. And bi monthly testing .
But Like Otty mentiond the Ca reactor is the shizznet to keep it rock solid and less trouble on you. _________ Some of the world's greatest feats were accomplished by people not smart enough to know they were impossible (Doug Larson) |