Bionic Calcium Buffer System

[shogun1964]

My kh was a 9, I know it was fine, but I was curious how high the required dose for my tank would increase it. Instead of increasing it, it actually dropped from 9 to 8. I thought it was supposed too increase it, am I wrong? By the way my calciun reads 520, and no material how many water changes I do it never drops. Can I put in a clam even though it's that high? Thanks for any help.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

B-ionic is a good quality two part. It will boost alkalinity and calcium.

Did you add both parts? How much of each?

The calcium is currently fine. So is the alkalinity.

The calcium likely matches your salt mix.

 

[shogun1964]

My kh was a 9, I know it was fine, but I was curious how high the required dose for my tank would increase it. Instead of increasing it, it actually dropped from 9 to 8. I thought it was supposed too increase it, am I wrong? By the way my calciun reads 520, and no material how many water changes I do it never drops. Can I put in a clam even though it's that high? Thanks for any help.

I didn't add any of the calcium as it was already 520. I expected the Alk in increase not decrease. I added 15 ml to my 60 gallon tank

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

You added enough for a 0.5 dKH boost. Maybe it declined 1.5 dKH (or your test method has that amount of error), plus your 0.5 dKH gave a net 1 dKH drop.

 

[shogun1964]

Out of curiosity I tested a batch of fresh salt water and it also tested at 520. I think I could have a bad test kit. My last two boxes of salt have been Instant Ocean Reef Crystal

 

[Mal11224]

I use ESV for my dosing. I basically use almost equal amounts of dosing for both. I have to say that ESV keeps my levels on point pretty well. I think the key is equal dosing amounts. It works for me. May also depend on what salt you use for water changes.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Out of curiosity I tested a batch of fresh salt water and it also tested at 520. I think I could have a bad test kit. My last two boxes of salt have been Instant Ocean Reef Crystal

It is a bit on the high side, but is no concern. Might be it is that high at 35 ppt, your salinity is higher than you think, or the kit is off.

 

[shogun1964]

My hydrometer reads 1.025

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

OK. FWIW, it may or may not be accurate.