What if ur parameters are good but ur calcium is low?

[dynamictank]

In my tank my parameters are perfect ammonia is 0 same with nitrates but my calcium is def low,


What does that do to the tank?
Fish?
Corals?
An inverts?

What do u recommend (from use) to raise ca, levels without any side effects.

Also this is prob the reason y my corals don't grow fast, when I fix this what will happen?

Could low calcium be the cause of loosing polyps like zoos an palys even though i don't think they need much but if u respond don't guess as I hope many people will find this question useful.

 

[jdnumis]

What are your readings? I dosed Kalk, and others may dose A/B. I had the same problem until I dosed. Just watch your KH that is doesn't sky rocket.

zoos are pretty hearty. How is your lighting?

 

[dynamictank]

I had coral life mh 150 with pc know I have aquatic life r7s mh HIDs with t5 n 45' degree bending moon lights
Two tunze 6101 wave machine n a marineland skimmer I add nothing just water change with instant ocean. i have the ice water n something five stage rodi unit 75g a day lol for a 75 g tank,( I add about 5 gallons a week) ( evaporates alot) just changed micron filter also have a chillier n fans on timers

 

[Alex]

This should help;

http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/index.php

 

[NL146]

What's your calcium readings?

 

[InfernoST]

What is your ALK, PH, Ca, Mag, Phos, Nitrates & salinity. Please provide numbers.

FYI, Mag is the buffer for Alk & Ca and if it's low expect PH, Alk, and Ca to be low.

 

[Jzhou]

Normally a water change would help replenish calc, the HCO3 and mag that has been used up. How often do you change water. It might also be an issue with your salt. Instant Ocean really isn't meant for the use in reefs.

 

[Alex]

Normally a water change would help replenish calc, the HCO3 and mag that has been used up. How often do you change water. It might also be an issue with your salt. Instant Ocean really isn't meant for the use in reefs.

IO doesn't have a high calcium content, however it is adequate for reef tanks, its been used in the industry for a long time with success.

 

[dynamictank]

But what does it effect the tank

 

[Jzhou]

What test kits are you using. I'm beginning to notice that the majority of the people who are having issues with calcium are using API's calcium test kits.

 

[dynamictank]

Yea API

 

[tosiek]

what are your parameters? whats your calcium at?

 

[dynamictank]

370-380