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Sabellafella · Mar 5, 2016

If your only a month in i wouldnt worry about it, your sg might be a little higher according your calc and mag. Your alk will drop on its own in the meantime , i would test your salt mix to see the levels. And cut back on waterchanges 'if' you want your levels lower but it seems fine to me

domination2580 · Mar 5, 2016

So what are optimal levels for these?

dbl · Mar 5, 2016

Follow this link. I thought I had this saved as a .pdf to post here, but can't find it. Take a look here...

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

chefjpaul · Mar 5, 2016

domination2580 said:
So what are optimal levels for these?

There is no cut and dry answer.
Every tank and system run differently.

Just keep doing water changes, testing, testing, testing to become accustomed to your kits, as well as learn "your" reefs inhabitants and their reactions to subtle changes and parameters.

The basic salts we use are pretty on point for a new tanks elements and consumption needed.

domination2580 · Mar 5, 2016

Thanks guys I really appreciate it. I was freaking out a little bit. I want my reef to grow the fastest and best it can

dbl · Mar 5, 2016

I agree with @chefjpaul above. The link I referenced above is the acceptable ranges for each parameter. The most important thing in my opinion is consistency. Try to avoid large swings in any of the parameters.