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Chemistry

Discussions about ammonia, alkalinity, calcium, low nutrient systems, nitrates, pH, trace elements, and other chemistry related topics.

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  1. Trying to understand ?

    HI all,I am fairly new to all this and am a wondering (thought I read it some where) what affect salinity has on your test kit readings. Is it true...
    Started by Lesley, 02-08-2014 05:16 PM

  2. Water and my last nerve

    Hi there just learning about water and water changes. On 6/11 at 12:00 pm I prepared for a 50% water change to bring down my nitrates (reading of...
    Started by smontmagny59, 06-12-2013 02:19 PM

  3. First test results

    I got my red sea foundation kit yesterday and just did my first test the results are; ca 500,mag 1600,dkh 8.4 ph 8.0 What do you think? Everything...
    Started by Rpalt1, 12-29-2013 07:43 PM

  4. kalkwasser advice needed

    I've been reading alot about kalk and it seems to be the one thing most reefers use. My tank is ok for now but when i start adding corals i would...
    Started by Rpalt1, 12-20-2013 06:18 PM

  5. Magnesium level

    I got a magnesium test kit today and brs 2 part i did my test and mag was 200 I did test again and test was the same. I use reef crystals and do...
    Started by Dmmz, 10-16-2013 10:18 PM

  6. phosphates not to blame ?

    If I have GHA and I test for Nitrates and Phosphates It is not abnormal to get a zero reading because the phosphates are locked up in the GHA right ?...
    Started by DonC, 09-04-2013 11:18 PM
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  7. SE Mich check your RO/DI for PO4

    Lately it seems they may be treating the water supply of SE Michigan. PO4 in water post RO/DI is @ 10 after all new cartridges! I have had a couple...
    Started by dknuckles, 07-24-2013 12:59 PM
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  8. DI Water and pH

    Was I the last person to learn how acidic DI water will get? I have struggled with pH in the 7.8 range pretty much since I set up the first tank. On...
    Started by dlhirst, 07-05-2013 08:36 PM

  9. Water parameters

    Looking for some opinions on water chemistry, Been having trouble with nitrate levels so I bought salifert test kits and tried again.I made new water...
    Started by smontmagny59, 06-11-2013 03:07 PM

  10. Chemistry & RO/DI filtration

    Well all I've got to say is chemistry and balance in the tank are overwhelming topics. The posts I have read here are extremely helpful in...
    Started by smontmagny59, 06-11-2013 11:57 AM

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    Trace Elements

  11. magnesium drip

    I'm confused about using a magnesium drip system. I have been just following the directions on the bottle to dose every 4 days which keeps my levels...
    Started by lovethateel, 06-11-2013 07:55 PM

  12. PO4 Removal Suggestions please.

    I tested for PO4 using a RedSea Kit and am getting a reading of 1.0 Without the use of a reactor and very limited places to place any type of media,...
    Started by MizTanks, 06-03-2013 01:46 PM
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