LPS calcium and alkalinity

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Originally Posted by jorjef

I have a plie of LPS and was curious where people keep their calcium and alkalinty levels to keep the corals happy... My readings are 7-7.5 and about 460 last time I checked. I'm trying to raise the alk., not sure why as everything seems to be okay, just assume it should be 8 plus. Is there a level where people have seen more growth from the corals I.E. when alk was over ?? or when calcium was a min. of ??

i keep my alk at around 8-9 and my cal around 420-440 everyone is different sometimes you just have to settle for what you can get or spend the money and time to force your parameters to be in a certain spot....for lps you should be fine where you are to hence them looking great

i wouldnt even bother raising your alk unless you see it dropping if its steady at 7-7.5 then dont fix what isnt broke ....are you dosing anything now??