2006/05/25

Testing shows low Ca & Alk, and higher pH

Using Salifert Profi Tests:

  • Temperature = 78.7F
  • SG = 1.026 (unadjusted for temp) (NSW = ~ 1.026, ranging 1.022 -1.035 depending on the "sea") - often aquarists keep it 1.023
  • KH = 6.4, Alk = 2.29 Meq/L (NSW = 8 KH and 2.9 Meq/L)
  • Iodide = ~0.1 ppm (NSW = 0.02-0.03 ppm)
  • Iodate & Iodine = ~0.0 (NSW = 0.03-0.04)
  • Calcium = 355 ppm (NSW = 400-425 ppm)
  • pH = 8.3 (NSW = 8.1)
  • Nitrate = 0.0 ppm as Nitrate Ion (NO3 Ion)
The Ca and Alk was too low, possibly contributing to the pH being a bit high.

I performed a 32oz Freshwater change to lower the SG.

I dosed:
  • Kent Tech*CB (A) - 1 capful
  • Kent Tech*CB (B) - 1 capful

Tomorrow morning is the normal dosing day and I'll again add 1 capful.

I feed them two pinches of Aquatrol Spirulina 20 flakes.

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