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Old 05-07-2008, 04:27 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Ok! my tank it's been up and running now for over 8 weeks exactly how many, im not sure, could be 10?! I check my parameters some what often, don't have much livestock few fish and live rock already cured. my CA it's been 500 to 520ppm's for the last 2-1/2 to 3 weeks my DKHº 12º to 13º and everything seems to be ok, other than my live rock which i know that is starting to loose the purple, and pink color, fading to skeletal white.
has anyone ever experienced this before? by the way i have a 55g tank!

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Old 05-07-2008, 04:30 PM   #2 (permalink)
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what is the mag level?
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what is the mag level?
don't have a test kit 4 it yet, can you advice of a good one., i mean accurate?
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I think that your Cal is high, the norm is between 400-460ppm. If your planning on a reef tank, you need a Mag tester. Luna


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if the mag is low it will cause the calcium to be high right?
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thanks again! i be working on getting one soon.
I do believe that i read that some where, or is it the dkh?
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