Ideal test results?

[ceige]

What should one shoot for to have ideal test results...

this is what I test at....

SG- 1.023
PH= 8.1
no3= 0
po4= 0 (Very happy about this)
ca= 485
alk= 2.06

I did not run my mg test this cycle...

[Wiskey]

These are MY ideal test results.

Ca=420
Alk=8.0
Mag=1260
No3=0
PO4=0
Ph = depending on the time of day 8.1-8.4

Here is reality, I no longer do anything unless there out of this range.
N03=0-0
Po4= 0-0
CA=410-430
Mag = 1200-1300
Alk = 8.0-9.0

My auto systems normally keep perams within this range, but as coral growes it needs adjusting from time to time.

Whiskey

[Wiskey]

Oh, and P.S. I am measuring Alk in DKH, you seem to be measuring in MEQ/L.

I would definitally get your alk to 3.0 Meq/L if I were you.

Whiskey

[ceige]

Originally Posted by Wiskey

I would definitally get your alk to 3.0 Meq/L if I were you.

yeah working on that...

[Wiskey]

Baking soda, that's what I use, arm and hammer baking soda.

Use the RCC to find out how much you need to add to bring it up to your desired levels.

Whiskey