Parameters

I've had a reef tank for about 8 months now and no-one has given me a straight answer as to what the recommended parameters are. I've done a Google search as well and am not able to find a consistent chart on what there are. So is there anyone out there who can tell me what the recommended parameters should be from A - Z. I've been on various forum and no one gives me a straight answer. Everyone's answer is to go here: http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/ .

So can someone help me out or am I going to get sent to the same website here.

Now with all that said I do apologize for coming of unpleasant. I'm just frustrated that no body can spend 5 - 10 minutes typing out the range for the water parameters.

Thank you for your time

 

Kalen you're over thinking this. The ranges for NSW, normal salt water that are listed on that great link are a perfect guide.

What my goals or preference might not apply to your system, but they are common values.

SG: 1.025-27
Temp: 78-80 F
Calcium: 350-450.
Alkalinity: 7-10 dkh.
I do not monitor pH but if I did anything between 8.0-8.6, basically I would become concerned for values consistently below 7.8.
Magnesium: 1350-1450, I like a higher values because I see less algae growth.

As long as your values are falling close that is ok.. It's better to have consistent values, with few swings than it is to have text book values with even moderate swings,

 

+1 above

 

Thank you very much that is all that I was looking for

 

I want to say something to everyone. I really appreciate the fast response to my question. I have been on various forum asking the same question and it seemed like I would get the run around. When all I look for is a simple answer. So I'm impressed with the fast response. Now I need to post about the settings for my hydra 52 leds, which is for another thread.

Thank you again all.

 

You're welcome. It can be a tad daunting even to someone not starting out too. I have to learn LED jargon, and a whole host of other things. At least now there are two of us with the AI Hydra 52 to bounce things off of.

 

True very true. I've read many pages of settings on various others forums and I go crazy trying to figure out everything. Why can't there just be a starting point that reflects how many light you have, how high they are and the size of your tank. I know that would be to simple

 

What you have to understand is that no one really knows what the ideal spectrum is.Add to that the fact that led technology in reef tanks is still in its infancy.
If you figure it out please be sure to share it.

 

I was afraid someone would say something like that. So many variables that there is no true answer as of yet. Would love to be the person to solve that problem.

 

I have to say there seems to be more noticeable activity on this forum. I'm on a few others and don't really get this many replies in one day within a short amount of time. Normal I have to wait a few days before I hear anything about what I've posted