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11-27-2004, 11:25 PM
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Alk/Ca
Can someone please tell me the range of both alk and Ca I should be shooting for?
My Ca is about 390 ppm and my alk is at ~12 (4.4 mEq/l) 
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11-27-2004, 11:32 PM
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sounds good to me.
Steve
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11-28-2004, 12:11 AM
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From this article - http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/nov2002/chem.htm
"Alkalinity2 (due to bicarbonate and carbonate but not borate, so those using Seachem salt must raise this value substantially to accommodate the borate being counted in standard alkalinity tests) 2.5 - 4 meq/L or 7 - 11 dKH or 125 - 200 ppm CaCO3 equivalents Calcium: 380 – 450 ppm calcium ion or 950 - 1125 ppm CaCO3 equivalents" Your readings look good. I try to get at the mid point of the above ranges. You also want to ensure that Ca & Alk are balanced. I use this calculator for that - http://www.kademani.com/reefchem.htm Vickie
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11-28-2004, 01:45 AM
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Quote:
Steve
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*everything said above is just my opinion, and may or may not reflect the views of this BBS, its Operators, and its Members. If cornered on any “opinion” I post I will totally deny having ever said this in a Court of Law…Unless I am the right one*Some strive to be perfect.... I just strive.
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