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[dbl]

Welcome to R2R and your new reefing family.

 

[Auquanut]

Okay. For what you have right now, 10 dKh alk is probably a little high. I would shoot for more like 7.5 to 8. Are you checking specific gravity of your saltwater before you add it to the tank. Do you have a refractometer or a hydrometer?

 

[Fish7]

Okay. For what you have right now, 10 dKh alk is probably a little high. I would shoot for more like 7.5 to 8. Are you checking specific gravity of your saltwater before you add it to the tank. Do you have a refractometer or a hydrometer?

Yes, I have a refractometer. My specific gravity is 1.024. It has been the most consistent of all my measurements.

 

[SPR1968]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[crusso1993]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[Emarley]

Welcome to R2R!!!

 

[Mudder]

Welcome to R2R!!
This is a Great place for info and Help

 

[Ruben's Reef]

!!! Welcome to R2R !!!

 

[LAReefer4Life]

Best reefing community! Welcome to R2R!!

 

[BeejReef]

Welcome

 

[4FordFamily]

Welcome home, you will love it here!

Keep us posted with your progress with lots of pics!

 

[vetteguy53081]

Glad you joined us.
GO SLOW and DO NOT LET IMPULSE GT THE BEST OF YOU !!!

 

[WMR]

Welcome to R2R! This hobby is very fun & addictive, but you’ll enjoy it

 

[Captain Quint]

Welcome aboard and thanks for the pics. Sounds like you're on the right track. hat lighting system do you use, please?

 

[Mike.P]

Welcome to the forum, and don't hesitate to ask if you need anything! ;Woot

 

[Auquanut]

Yes, I have a refractometer. My specific gravity is 1.024. It has been the most consistent of all my measurements.

That is really weird. The only thing I can think of is your salt. Either that, or your refractometer needs to be calibrated. If your salt has high alk and calc, water changes won't help. I try to maintain 1.026 sg, 8.3-8.6 dkh alk, and 440-460 calk.

 

[Fish7]

Welcome aboard and thanks for the pics. Sounds like you're on the right track. hat lighting system do you use, please?

I use the lights that came with the biocube, the LFS guy said they were great for a reef tank. I have my lights set to overlap, so my moon lights come on, then my sunrise, then full lighting with my blue lights, then to sunset and to moon set. I am trying to get the most out of my lights. My corals seem to be doing well, I have had my zoanthids a little over a week and have 4 new polyps already! Thank you!

 

[Fish7]

That is really weird. The only thing I can think of is your salt. Either that, or your refractometer needs to be calibrated. If your salt has high alk and calc, water changes won't help. I try to maintain 1.026 sg, 8.3-8.6 dkh alk, and 440-460 calk.

Thank you for all your help! I appreciate it!!

 

[GoVols]

Thank you for all your help! I appreciate it!!

Hey @Fish7

Be sure to use .35 solution to calibrate your refractometer.

And... Depending on what you want, the Red Sea Blue Bucket might be a good pick.

 

[Fish7]

Hey @Fish7

Be sure to use .35 solution to calibrate your refractometer.

And... Depending on what you want, the Red Sea Blue Bucket might be a good pick.

Thank you! I appreciate everyone's advice!