Water Parameters

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by stevenbaker21, Jan 27, 2009.

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  1. stevenbaker21

    stevenbaker21 Astrea Snail

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    Can anyone give me a list of what the following basic parameters should be kept at?

    Salinity
    Temp
    pH
    Alkalinity
    Mag
    Calcium

    Have read TONS and I just want another opinion. Alot of things I've read vary.

    THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!
     
    stevenbaker21, Jan 27, 2009
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  2. LCP136

    LCP136 Sailfin Tang

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    Specific Gravity-1.024
    Temperature-76-78
    pH-8.2-8.4
    Magnesium-1000-1300
    Alkalinity-8-11dKH
    Calcium-400-450

    ...ish
     
    LCP136, Jan 27, 2009
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  3. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    I currently keep mine at

    Specific Gravity-1.026
    Temperature-78-80
    pH-8.2-8.4
    Magnesium-1300-1500
    Alkalinity-10-13dKH
    Calcium-400-480
     
    Peredhil, Jan 27, 2009
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