Need input on parameters!!

[LAreefguy]

I mainly have Lps some Monti want 2 make the move 2 sticks wanna double check with you guys on if ya think my water quality will lend 2 great color and growth. So my alk is always 8.5 going down 2 about 7.8 so I just dose everyday I know I can raise it to 9 and keep it between 8-9. My phosphate never goes above 1 it's usually around 0.8 my mag and calcium never fluctuate as I'm guessing they don't get absorbed that much? Calcium 480 mag always at 1500 I never dose either of them. Finally my iodide is 0.01 and I'm always adding do people dose this? Lmk thanks for all the input!!!!


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[Zoarder]

I mainly have Lps some Monti want 2 make the move 2 sticks wanna double check with you guys on if ya think my water quality will lend 2 great color and growth. So my alk is always 8.5 going down 2 about 7.8 so I just dose everyday I know I can raise it to 9 and keep it between 8-9. My phosphate never goes above 1 it's usually around 0.8 my mag and calcium never fluctuate as I'm guessing they don't get absorbed that much? Calcium 480 mag always at 1500 I never dose either of them. Finally my iodide is 0.01 and I'm always adding do people dose this? Lmk thanks for all the input!!!!


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Nitrates?

 

[LAreefguy]

Nitrates?

I yea forgot depending in when I have changed my water they go up from 4.5 -10 but I have been increasing my bio pellets and think they will be coming down.


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[Zoarder]

I yea forgot depending in when I have changed my water they go up from 4.5 -10 but I have been increasing my bio pellets and think they will be coming down.


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Well with SPS I've learned that stability is more important than actual levels, don't get it wrong either levels are important but stability is a must!

 

[LAreefguy]

K so that's something I may need 2 work on. Seems like a lot of testing.


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[Zoarder]

K so that's something I may need 2 work on. Seems like a lot of testing.


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Yeah... Way too much work for sticks lol

 

[LAreefguy]

Yeah... Way too much work for sticks lol

But so sexy!!


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[bvysochin]

#1 thing imo is alkalinity. The only one I test on a regular, usually daily, basis. With my CaRX, the others fall into place. Good luck

 

[babyjess210]

I can cut you a small frag of green slimmer and if it live...you ready if it turns white then test away!!!

Oh btw lighting and flow helps too

 

[LAreefguy]

I can cut you a small frag of green slimmer and if it live...you ready if it turns white then test away!!!

Oh btw lighting and flow helps too

Sure! How much? I run 750 watts metal halide and 160 t5 flow I have jebao the big one an some random pumps. Enough?


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[babyjess210]

free...Let me cut one tomorrow and let it heal. Sandstorm gave me the green slimmer and growing good so I'm just passing it on.

 

[LAreefguy]

free...Let me cut one tomorrow and let it heal. Sandstorm gave me the green slimmer and growing good so I'm just passing it on.

Ur the best man I owe ya!


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[newtothis]

I think P04 is a little high, acceptable level is 0.02-0.04. I dose 2 capful(10ml) of iodide every other day...

 

[Tangwich]

hey adam, what salt do you use?

 

[LAreefguy]

hey adam, what salt do you use?

I used 2 pay so much for tropic Marin now I just use reef crystals by instant ocean. It's one of the cheaper salts out there but I have no problems using it.


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[babyjess210]

Ur the best man I owe ya!


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I frag it tonight so maybe a week to heal. Credit goes to Sandstorm not me