High alkalinity

[Novicereefer]

Hi,

So, I've noticed my sps having explosive growth especially in my Leptos and Monticap. I never really tested my Alkalinity and Calcium. I tested it today (api test kit) and it was about 470 calcium and about 10 dkh. I have newly added Acros in my tank and going to add 4 more within the next few days from an auction I won. Should I just keep doing what I'm doing and keeping my Calcium and Alkalinity the way they are since I'm seeing good growth and tank seems fine and let the new Acros adjust to my tank conditions or slowly begin to lower them closer to 450ish and 8dkh over the coming weeks?

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Ideally, put your new coral in a different tank with the water parameters they are used to and slowly raise the levels in that tank to match your display. Then add the corals to the display.

 

[Novicereefer]

Ideally, put your new coral in a different tank with the water parameters they are used to and slowly raise the levels in that tank to match your display. Then add the corals to the display.

I don't have another tank or space. Do you think drip acclimate would work?

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

I don't have another tank or space. Do you think drip acclimate would work?

It's better than nothing.
I certainly wouldn't adjust the balance of my entire display tank (that's doing well) to satisfy a new coral... but that's just me.

 

[Novicereefer]

It's better than nothing.
I certainly wouldn't adjust the balance of my entire display tank (that's doing well) to satisfy a new coral... but that's just me.

You have a point. Makes sense. Thanks!