Water parameter advice

[Chandlertank108]

Hello guys.
I have 10g cube, my current water parameter
ph 7.6 -7.8
Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 0
Calcium 440
Magnesium 1260
Alkalinity 9.6
All corals and fish are seems happy. My questions are how I bring my PH level and magnesium level up to maximize corals grow? My tank ph always been on that level since first time I set up the tank. I am thinking to use Kalkwasser on my ATO but does Kalkwasser will help to increase my magnesium level as well? I know that Kalkwasser will help to increase my PH, alk, and cal level. I lost about 200 ml a day or less than half a gallon of water due to evaporation every week.
thank you

 

[SPR1968]

I wouldn’t worry to much about the pH level as trying to increase it could cause all sorts of issues, and also remember the test kits could have a margin of error as well. If everything is healthy I would leave that alone

Your Magnesium is a little low but maybe just add some magnesium powder depending on what your using.

This is an excellent guide on water parameters

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/

And welcome to R2R as well by the way!

 

[ArmyReefer]

Hello guys.
I have 10g cube, my current water parameter
ph 7.6 -7.8
Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 0
Calcium 440
Magnesium 1260
Alkalinity 9.6
All corals and fish are seems happy. My questions are how I bring my PH level and magnesium level up to maximize corals grow? My tank ph always been on that level since first time I set up the tank. I am thinking to use Kalkwasser on my ATO but does Kalkwasser will help to increase my magnesium level as well? I know that Kalkwasser will help to increase my PH, alk, and cal level. I lost about 200 ml a day or less than half a gallon of water due to evaporation every week.
thank you

I only adjust my Mag about once a month. It depletes at such a low level it does not concern me. I normally shoot for 1380-1400 in my tank. I use red sea for Mag.
My tanks have run at that level for a couple of years and I got growth and happiness. On my bigger reef I installed a CO2 scrubber to increase the PH and I am getting faster growth, but not necessary at all.

 

[ScottB]

If you are able to crack a window nearby it will help by a tenth or two which would be good enough. On a tank that size, I'd be wary of additives to chase pH.

I don't suppose you have a skimmer on a 10G, so kinda rules out running an airline to outdoor air.

 

[Chandlertank108]

If you are able to crack a window nearby it will help by a tenth or two which would be good enough. On a tank that size, I'd be wary of additives to chase pH.

I don't suppose you have a skimmer on a 10G, so kinda rules out running an airline to outdoor air.

It might because I live in apartment that doesn’t have a lot window open all the time. I tried to adjusted my wave maker up and return water to catch some air. I don’t have skimmer, would like to have one but since its a small system I don’t think I really need it for the moment.
thank you

 

[Chandlertank108]

I only adjust my Mag about once a month. It depletes at such a low level it does not concern me. I normally shoot for 1380-1400 in my tank. I use red sea for Mag.
My tanks have run at that level for a couple of years and I got growth and happiness. On my bigger reef I installed a CO2 scrubber to increase the PH and I am getting faster growth, but not necessary at all.

I pick up some Red Sea reef foundation yesterday. I would like to dose magnesium. Any tips Red Sea magnesium dosing since you been using it as well?
thank you

 

[Chandlertank108]

I wouldn’t worry to much about the pH level as trying to increase it could cause all sorts of issues, and also remember the test kits could have a margin of error as well. If everything is healthy I would leave that alone

Your Magnesium is a little low but maybe just add some magnesium powder depending on what your using.

This is an excellent guide on water parameters

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/

And welcome to R2R as well by the way!

Thank you