How does all for reef work?

[zachtyd]

Magnesium at any possible level from none to very high does not cause an imbalance in consumption of alk and calcium. It primarily just impacts the rate at which they are consumed together in the standard ratio of about 18-20 ppm calcium for each 1 meq/L (2.8 dKH) of alkalinity.

Good to know thank you! What is your personal go to for supplements?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Good to know thank you! What is your personal go to for supplements?

In my system, I used limewater for 20 years. I don't currently have a tank, but if I did, I'd use a two part now.

 

[zachtyd]

In my system, I used limewater for 20 years. I don't currently have a tank, but if I did, I'd use a two part now.

Why no tank Mr. Randy!

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Why no tank Mr. Randy!

Had it for 20 years, that setup cost several hundred dollars for electricity each month. Needed more flexibility to travel, so took it down.

 

[DEWreefing]

When you dose alk are you also dosing calcium at a later time?