Any Advise on Dosing?

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Ok first let me say that I have only been doing this for 2 months so its all new and a steep learning curve. Here is my last week or so of dosing, do the figures seem correct or am I misinterpreting the data.
My targets are
Alk 8.5
Ca 410 ish
Mg 1350
Ph 8.2
Sal 1.025
Hanna checker for alk and P04, Sali for Ca and Mg, API for Ph and a refractometer
I choose these because it is about what my salt mixes to. I am using Aquaforest Alk, Ca and Mg powder along with compenents 1,2 and 3.
My tank is 60 x 40 x 40 cm (22x16x16") with a total water volumn of 82 ltrs (20.5 usg). On my torches, hammers and frogs there is about 1cm (0.5") of white new growth. The sticks have all new buds pointing up towards the light.
Any guidance greatly appreciated.

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Well, I don't like target numbers but rather am happy if parameters are in a range. Depending on biology numbers can change significantly on a daily basis. I'd put more emphasis on long term trends myself and take into account how the animals and system seem to be doing. That being said whatever products you use you need to be ready to dose individual parameters as needed. Looking at your log I'd say you're doing fine.
 
How old is the tank? Weekly water changes? Did you determine daily alk depletion prior to starting dosing? Typically weekly water changes suffice on small tanks but not always if they have a full stock of stony corals.
 

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