Ca/Alk/Mag Mess . . . How to fix? - Page 2

Enigma · #1 09-04-2012, 02:01 AM

The Seachem test kits have a reference sample in them. Maybe someone close to you has some? If not, I could try mailing you some: if I can figure out how best to package it.

gregzz4 · #2 09-04-2012, 02:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Enigma

The Seachem test kits have a reference sample in them. Maybe someone close to you has some? If not, I could try mailing you some: if I can figure out how best to package it.

Thanks for the offer

I'll buy the Seachem kits if my next bucket is out of whack and then will be sending the Elos kits off for analysis

daplatapus · #3 09-04-2012, 02:29 AM

You guys had me totally curious as I've never tested my NSW. Checked it this afternoon and my Ca was 330 with an Elos kit.

Aquattro · #4 09-04-2012, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by daplatapus

You guys had me totally curious as I've never tested my NSW. Checked it this afternoon and my Ca was 330 with an Elos kit.

More helpful if you mention what salt

Enigma · #5 09-04-2012, 04:37 AM

Ca 300/alk 9.52/mag 1375

I am NOT going nuts! This system tested 350 for calcium 10 hours ago. I must have a calcium sink. I have some really good growers in here, but the growth from my plating monti is really significant. My Hollywood stunner and green birdsnest are two other fast growers.

Could my system really be using up that much calcium in a few hours?

I just tested against the known sample again. The test checks out.