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Adding just baking soda could create an imbalance in calcium. Your inhabitants that are lowering the alkalinity are lowering your calcium at a balanced amount.
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Ok good to know. I didn't think I had enough in the tank to need supplements. I have no GFO running. I do have carbon though. Also have a skimmer. Should I shut that off for awhile? |
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I just skimmed your tank thread and I think you might be going a bit too fast. When starting a new tank you need to be patient with the cycle first. Then start stocking with fish, and lastly coral. You also seemed to go a little gung ho with sps. You definately need to have all your test kits, parameters and chemicals for dosing in order before tackling sps.... at least if you are new to salt water. Also, regular water changes with IO (10 - 25% every 2 or 3 weeks) should keep your Alk around 8 to 10, depending on your coral load.
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