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09-09-2019, 09:41 PM
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So I tested newly made water with reef crystals and did the test. It also measured at 550ppm. This is of course higher than the Red Sea test kit will go in a single test, so what I do is add more drops to see when it finally turns blue than do the math on that. So it might not be perfect measurements but it's close enough. So it's the reef crystals causing the calcium to be high. I mix at 1.025 specific gravity.
This is strange...wouldn't someone else experience this? I have been using reef crystals since inception and have always had calcium really high. So i know it's not a result of a bad bag. It does say right on the bag that it has added calcium. Would the high calcium impact SPS growth in a measurable way? My alk, ph and magnesium are all at ideal levels. 
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09-09-2019, 10:21 PM
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Nice tank build!
How have you liked the bare bottom tank? I'm debating going that route with my tank upgrade. I like the natural look of sand but the maintenance on it is annoying. With regards to the bubble algae.. I'm fighting off a small outbreak of it as well. I started using Vibrant twice a week at the recommended dose and it's made a huge difference. I'm not seeing any new spots and what's there is dying off slowly. I added an emerald crab as well in the hopes it would help but so far I've seen no evidence the crab has touched it.
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09-12-2019, 05:03 PM
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Ok managed to get my flickr account fixed. So here are some tank photos taken back on July.8th before my big SPS purchases
   Both the green chromis's passed within 2 weeks of being added. Was disappointing. I am also in the process of losing my clown fish. He suddenly stopped eating and has got really skinny. I tried many types of food. My other 2 fish ate everything without issue. Last edited by Synthesis; 09-12-2019 at 05:08 PM.
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09-12-2019, 06:00 PM
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Ya I had the same thing happen with a Banggai Cardinal. I lost one during a lengthy power outtage (30+ hours) that was eating like a champ and the one I bought to replace him, would not eat anything I tried. Though you mentioned he suddenly stopped eating so I'm assuming he was eating everything previously?
The tank looks great!
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10-02-2019, 11:48 PM
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UGH...I seemingly cannot get my alk to stabilize in my system. Picked up the Kamoer X1 in an attempt to help with this and its only made things worse in that my alk just keeps climbing (which is strange because i am auto dosing the same amount as manual dosing per day).
To my surprise, my SPS corals have not shown any signs of stress yet. And my alk is currently running on the high side at 12dKh....which is 3dKh higher then 'normal'. All part of the fun challenges that come with this hobby 
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