low cal ?

[RBursek]

Git a real test kit for ALK, API are good and less then $10.00, but what that does that have to do with your Ca problem? Why don't you go to some of the chem forums on other reef sites and do some reading? Here is one with all you could ask for and then some.
Reef Chemistry Articles - Reef Central Online Community Archives

 

[flathead31coupe]

Git a real test kit for ALK, API are good and less then $10.00, but what that does that have to do with your Ca problem? Why don't you go to some of the chem forums on other reef sites and do some reading? Here is one with all you could ask for and then some.
Reef Chemistry Articles - Reef Central Online Community Archives

iam using esv b-ionic cal buffer system component #1 alkalinity,the sec bottle is the same as before, but states its component #2 calcium....
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[flathead31coupe]

using bottle # 1 to raise the Calcium ? Bottle #1 is for buffer/ alkalinity only. If you are using bottle # 1 it gives almost no calcium addition. So, when you use bottle #1 you are raising the alk so high it is taken the calcium out of the water and why you are not getting it to go above 380. If you are raising the Calcium only use only bottle # 2.

 

[RBursek]

You are just talking in circles, add JUST CA to get your CA to the level you want, Add Alk to get it where you want, Add Mg to get it where you want. You do not have to add all 3 or 2 just because you are adding 1 of them. Can I make it any simpler?????????? You only add the one's you need when you need to. End of the lesson.

 

[flathead31coupe]

You are just talking in circles, add JUST CA to get your CA to the level you want, Add Alk to get it where you want, Add Mg to get it where you want. You do not have to add all 3 or 2 just because you are adding 1 of them. Can I make it any simpler?????????? You only add the one's you need when you need to. End of the lesson.[/QUOTE thanks and sorry about the talking in circles, i was getting help from two sites and with different anwsers, didnt know who was right...

 

[RBursek]

using bottle # 1 to raise the Calcium ? Bottle #1 is for buffer/ alkalinity only. If you are using bottle # 1 it gives almost no calcium addition. So, when you use bottle #1 you are raising the alk so high it is taken the calcium out of the water and why you are not getting it to go above 380. If you are raising the Calcium only use only bottle # 2.

Look at your first 3 sentences, they seem to contradict each other, usually bottle "A" #1 is Ca bottle "B" #2 is Alk.

 

[RBursek]

What brand of Bionic solution are you using?

 

[flathead31coupe]

What brand of Bionic solution are you using?

its esv b-ionic buffer system,first bottle component #2 calcium,the other bottle,component #1 alkalinty,they came packaged togeather....i was told what ever i use of the 1 use the same for the 2

 

[flathead31coupe]

Look at your first 3 sentences, they seem to contradict each other, usually bottle "A" #1 is Ca bottle "B" #2 is Alk.

thats is from another post from someones answer

 

[RBursek]

YOu would only use the same amounts of each in a perfect world, is your aquarium Ak and Ca in perfect harmony? Add the calculator amount of the Ca portion in the amount that is stated for your product. The calculator does not tell you if you add this, you have to add the same amount of that, does it???????????????????????

 

[flathead31coupe]

YOu would only use the same amounts of each in a perfect world, is your aquarium Ak and Ca in perfect harmony? Add the calculator amount of the Ca portion in the amount that is stated for your product. The calculator does not tell you if you add this, you have to add the same amount of that, does it???????????????????????

you are right thanks, i will try it....

 

[RBursek]

Did you read this?
When Do Calcium and Alkalinity Demand Not Exactly Balance? by Randy Holmes-Farley - Reefkeeping.com
I went to the calculator, put in a 55gallon volume with a Ca level of 380 and want to get it to 440 picked EVS bionic Ca part 2 and it told me 206ml or 6.9 oz. You are putting the wrong product in the calculator to raise your Ca!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[RBursek]

Look at thes 2 sites and tell me what you see different between them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Reef Chemistry Calculator

 

[RBursek]

Here is the other one
Reef Chemistry Calculator

 

[RBursek]

Alkalinity RX from Randy needed - Reef Central Online Community
Another validation of only adding what you need.

 

[flathead31coupe]

its up to 440 now, just used the cal......you where right...thanks.