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ca is @ 650. My kh is @ 7
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with Ca @ 650, dKH should be around 30
with dKH @ 7, Ca should be around 420
bump the dKH 1-2 a day until the ratios match
if Ca @ 550 dKH should be 28
if Ca @ 500 dKH should be 18
if Ca @ 450 dKH should be 14
stop supps until the tank is correct
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I use a 5 gallon water bottle that I fill with RO and supplements
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only use ro/di water for topoff
do not mix supps with topoff
evap topoff is just that, topping off the water
without salt or supps
if your parameters are off then use a supp to correct it
dont do both at the same time
keep them seperate
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I don't have a mag. test kit
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you need one Mg nsw is 1280 but with high Ca or dkH, Mg should be 1450-1550
Mg is the buffer between Ca and dKH
should be 1.026
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If I constantly adjust kh to desired level, my calcium will slowly drop?
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yes they work hand in hand
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I just added my first sps
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i would wait until you figure out what your doing with the parameters
what you need to do is figure out your dKH consumption rate, that will help lay the ground work for all other parameters. dont try and supp just Sr, youll fry your tank. the corals you have are not high demand Ca thriving corals, so this may require some patience. take your time.