T-J
2500 Club Member
You have copper in your tank. Get that out ASAP.
You have a lot of essential elements that are pretty low or non-existent (Like Iodine).
Calcium should be about 420.
Magnesium 1450.
You also have high silicates, which can cause algae and other issues.
Looks like an overall stability issue.
I don't see alk on that chart. That can also be an issue.
Tank age (maturity), flow and lighting can also be an issue.
You have a lot of essential elements that are pretty low or non-existent (Like Iodine).
Calcium should be about 420.
Magnesium 1450.
You also have high silicates, which can cause algae and other issues.
Looks like an overall stability issue.
I don't see alk on that chart. That can also be an issue.
Tank age (maturity), flow and lighting can also be an issue.
A lot of your trace elements are low. Copper is a required trace element for life. Your reading is not high nor is it causing any issues.
Look into something like Tropic Marin A and K to replenish some trace elements. Even better is Reef Moonshiners if you want to dose each trace separately.
Look into something like Tropic Marin A and K to replenish some trace elements. Even better is Reef Moonshiners if you want to dose each trace separately.
The Copper level is very low. For me the Iodine and Moly are more of a concern.
That silicate level is also low and shouldn’t be problematic. If you want to remove it you need to find out if it’s your source water. If it is…you can use a silicate buster. If it’s the tank, that low level will come down pretty quick unless your using a product that’s high in silicates.
That silicate level is also low and shouldn’t be problematic. If you want to remove it you need to find out if it’s your source water. If it is…you can use a silicate buster. If it’s the tank, that low level will come down pretty quick unless your using a product that’s high in silicates.
