Kevman Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 I'm hoping for some advise.... I checked my levels just now and they ar as follows Nitrate--5.0 Nitrite--0 PH-----8.2 Ammonia-0 Phosphate-0 Mag----1020 Alk-----8 Calc----520 My Cal is alittle High, Not my concerne. But my Mag is Low and I just Dosed and brought it to 1200 three weeks ago. Is this normal? IS it normal that I would need to Dose this often? Any Thoughts? Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrd Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Possible if your SG is less than 1.022, whats your SG at? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevman Posted November 29, 2009 Author Share Posted November 29, 2009 Possible if your SG is less than 1.022' date=' whats your SG at?[/quote'] SG 1.025 Thanks for helping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThePremiumAquarium Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Get your alk up a bit and it will drop your calcium down a bit. It will also help you get your mag back up a bit. Other than that, stats look good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrd Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 SG 1.025 Thanks for helping Agree with Garrett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevman Posted November 29, 2009 Author Share Posted November 29, 2009 Get your alk up a bit and it will drop your calcium down a bit. It will also help you get your mag back up a bit. Other than that' date=' stats look good [/quote'] Thanks Garrett(rock2) Where should Alk level be In You Opinion? (scratch) I have Baking Soda, To Dose....(clap) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrd Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Thanks Garrett(rock2) Where should Alk level be In You Opinion? (scratch) I have Baking Soda, To Dose....(clap) I'll jump in and guess-but I'm shooting for 10, mine stays at 10.8 with my reactor. Anywhere between 8-12-IMO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevman Posted November 29, 2009 Author Share Posted November 29, 2009 Thanks BYRD.... Im going to dose for 10 for now then again in a couple days... I just dosed to bring Mag up is it ok to dose for Alk now too? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byrd Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 Thanks BYRD.... Im going to dose for 10 for now then again in a couple days... I just dosed to bring Mag up is it ok to dose for Alk now too? Yes but I'ld do it over a course of a few days. I dont know the max daily amount you can dose. Mg I know is 100ppm but I dont recall what it is for KH- Thats why I love "Google" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted November 29, 2009 Share Posted November 29, 2009 http://home.comcast.net/~jdieck1/chemcalc.html Check out this link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevman Posted November 30, 2009 Author Share Posted November 30, 2009 Thanks LOWMAN, I am dosing slowly with Baking Soda and keeping an EYE on my PH.. And thanks everyone for the help... Im so glad you guys are here!! Chargers 43 KC Chiefs 14 Woo Hoo.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowman Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 I personally would try to keep that magnesium level around 1300-1400. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smann Posted November 30, 2009 Share Posted November 30, 2009 http://home.comcast.net/~jdieck1/chemcalc.html Check out this link Wow nice site, if you check out the calculator be sure to go to "home" and see the setup Thanks Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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