my levels are off

[andre625]

I currently use coral pro salt and the required levels are ALK 11.5, CA 450, MG 1350 my currently levels are ALK 12.93, CA 439, MG 1693. I need help fixing my levels

 

[tmccaff]

First off how you testing? Also what is your salinity? What you trying to achieve? What do you want your Alk to be? Cal? Etc?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I currently use coral pro salt and the required levels are ALK 11.5, CA 450, MG 1350 my currently levels are ALK 12.93, CA 439, MG 1693. I need help fixing my levels

When you say "required" levels, do you mean Red Sea's recommendation?

Salinity above 35 ppt could give higher results for everything. How are you measuring salinity and what do you think it is?

 

[andre625]

First off how you testing? Also what is your salinity? What you trying to achieve? What do you want your Alk to be? Cal? Etc?

I use my Apex trident to tell me my levels. My salinity is 34.80 ppt Ca 437 Mg 1680. I want my Alk 11-11.5 Ca 430-450 Mg 1280-1340

 

[Jekyl]

Welcome to R2R.
As mentioned earlier I would get a second opinion before doing anything. Refractometer that's calibrated for salinity. Salifert, red sea or hanna tests for the rest.

 

[andre625]

When you say "required" levels, do you mean Red Sea's recommendation?

Salinity above 35 ppt could give higher results for everything. How are you measuring salinity and what do you think it is?

yes when I say required levels I mean recommended levels that on the coral pro salt mix

 

[bushdoc]

Your tank seem to be equipment rich. Are you dosing something?