calcium a bit low!

[IBMGeek]

Checked my calcium and its at 400ppm. I want to try and increase it to at least 450, What should i do? I am currently using B-Ionic.

cal:400ppm
Mag:1500ppm
Alk:1.7-2.8meq/l (Piece of crap red sea test kit :mad: )

Thanks and sorry for the redundant question.

[Md_reefer]

Isent 450 a bit to high?

[IBMGeek]

I think the desired range is 400-450 but i want mine a little bit on the high side.

[coral reefer]

My calcium level is over 500 with great results!!! As long as it doesn't precipitate on your substrate areas or effect your pumps and powerheads etc. due to excess calcium, a higher calcium level is fine!
You will want to check your alkalinity and magnesium levels though as the will become lower or become depleted with a high calcium level. May have to add alkalinity buffer and magnesium salt to compensate for the high calcium level is all.

[Otty]

You should of waited unitl the tank was totally cycled so that you could make water changes to get things back in line. You are starting to get in a hurry on this tank and it will bit you in the long run. I am afraid that doing water changes now will delay the cycle. What week are you on?

[IBMGeek]

Finishing my 6th week going to my 7th. Sorry