ESV B-Ionic 2-Part Calcium Buffer/Mag questions

[zstedfast]

Just started using this stuff, water is currently at 12 dKH and calcium is at 400. Can i just use part 2 to only raise the calcium?

second question >< if mag levels are low, will the calcium levels still be accurate when testing? or will levels be off when testing (more calcium in the water than test reads).

thanks in advance,
jeremy

 

[coral diver]

Yes you can use only one of the two part, and its also good to put your mag in the right parameter the alk, cal and ph will became unbalance if you prolong the low mag.

 

[shapermike]

Use the calc from BFS to get the right amount to add for each. You dont need alk but bring your mag up to the right level will help. You alk might be too high and cal is a little low. Test for you mag and get it where it should be and your system should start to fall in to place. good luck

 

[abraha]

If mag is off you will have a hard time maintaining the calcium. I don't think the mag level will affect the calcium testing.

 

[AJDuran]

If mag is off you will have a hard time maintaining the calcium. I don't think the mag level will affect the calcium testing.

+1 get your mag up and it will help keep alk cal and ph in balance.

 

[Wes]

high Ca levels will affect Mg testing, but I'm pretty sure it's not the same the other way around.