I've had a 40 breeder set up for a couple of weeks, I do a weekly 10 gallon wanter change, my calcium and all levels always seem to read at 485ppm and 10.2 dKh. I was wondering what the consequences of these numbers being high is? if there are any, what are the best solutions?
Calcium and Alkalinity
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The numbers you provided isn't bad. It really depends on what type of coral you want to raise, and if you can keep your parameters stable.
Salt is a big driver of what your parameters are. For me, I like to keep my alk around 7-7.5. For this, I use Tropic Marine salt. Other salts like Red Sea pro, aims higher around 11-12dkh and 450+ calcium for "accelerated growth". But at the end of the day, pick a DKH you're comfortable with, and keep it stable
Salt is a big driver of what your parameters are. For me, I like to keep my alk around 7-7.5. For this, I use Tropic Marine salt. Other salts like Red Sea pro, aims higher around 11-12dkh and 450+ calcium for "accelerated growth". But at the end of the day, pick a DKH you're comfortable with, and keep it stable
