I am new and I don't have any coral yet but i am trying to get my parameters ready for some easy coral. I just changed from IO to IO reef crystals and tested calcium and it's at 360. I only did a 20% water change on a 75 gallon tank. I was wondering if calcium will keep going up with every water change until it's at a good amount? And I know 360 is low but is it really low? Thanks in advance!
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Bunnee911
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Regular water changes will keep the parameters up for a good time after you add corals. Then it depends on how many and what kind and some other factors as to how much you need to dose.
I use kalkwasser in my ato. I haven't had to use two part yet. Year old Biocube 29.
I use kalkwasser in my ato. I haven't had to use two part yet. Year old Biocube 29.
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You can not maintain proper alkalinity and calcium with water changes alone (assume you have a number of hard corals or a clam). Either way, you will need some means to supply alkalinity and calcium. I originally started with Reef Crystals, but have switched to Instant Ocean. I maintain alkalinity and calcium by dosing two part, three times a day for each.
