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

Subtopic: Calcium, Alk, Mg & pH

Proper Alk & Calcium Levels

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11-21-2006, 11:49 AM

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Proper Alk & Calcium Levels

What are the propper KH, Alk, and Calcium levels supposed to be in a reef tank. Also, what are the safe ranges?

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Chris

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11-24-2006, 09:16 PM

DKH around 8-11 calcium 420-450 also depends on your bioload

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11-24-2006, 11:13 PM

i keep my DKH at around 12 or 13 and my calcium around 450 to 500. i know it is a little high, but nothing seems to mind it.

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11-28-2006, 10:57 PM

those are fine levels too. I just cant keep up with the demand

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11-30-2006, 01:40 AM

good Q.. just learnd somthing

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