Mark.. question on PH/ALK/Calcium

[Mermaid]

Mark,
I have recently replaced my 55 with a 75 and having trouble stabilizing my
PH/Alk and calcium.
Can I use Reef Builder and Reef buffer by seechum at the same time?

Got to keep it simple. This stuff is way over my head.

Thanks,
Paulette

[Marc Levenson]

Hi Paulette,

I've been using B-Ionic to stabilize my Alk and Ca at the correct levels. I do
have the Seachem stuff as well, but only use it occasionally so I can't say for
sure.

Your best bet is to do a water change, because that always levels these things
out nicely. Then you can use a 2 part additive like B-Ionic to keep your
levels up. You do have to do it daily though.

pH is maintained with good oxygen exchange. Use a powerhead to keep the surface
rippling nicely.

Marc


Mermaid wrote:

> Mark,
> I have recently replaced my 55 with a 75 and having trouble stabilizing my
> PH/Alk and calcium.
> Can I use Reef Builder and Reef buffer by seechum at the same time?
>
> Got to keep it simple. This stuff is way over my head.
>
> Thanks,
> Paulette

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[Mermaid]

Well setting up the 75 I did do a big water change and used all RO water
this time. No tap water! Added more sand. Used Instand Ocean for my salt
mix. I have my return from my sump moving the surface and two powerhead in
the bottom keeping current on the bottom.
But it has been 5 days and my star polyps are still mad and will not open
up. Every body else looks great. Even my BTA's are looking better than ever.
The only thing I can think of is maybe the PH and I am going to get a ALK
tester tonight. My calcium was at 400. Or do you think eventually it will
settle down on its own. Wondering if I will cycle again since I saved
original sand on the top and 60 lbs of rock. And also I used all of my 55
gal sal****er except for the bottom dregs. It really looks cool. I added a 4
ft actinic light and I think that is what the others inverts really like.
What do you think?
Thanks for trying to help,
Paulette

"Marc Levenson" > wrote in message
...
> Hi Paulette,
>
> I've been using B-Ionic to stabilize my Alk and Ca at the correct levels.
I do
> have the Seachem stuff as well, but only use it occasionally so I can't
say for
> sure.
>
> Your best bet is to do a water change, because that always levels these
things
> out nicely. Then you can use a 2 part additive like B-Ionic to keep your
> levels up. You do have to do it daily though.
>
> pH is maintained with good oxygen exchange. Use a powerhead to keep the
surface
> rippling nicely.
>
> Marc
>
>
> Mermaid wrote:
>
> > Mark,
> > I have recently replaced my 55 with a 75 and having trouble stabilizing
my
> > PH/Alk and calcium.
> > Can I use Reef Builder and Reef buffer by seechum at the same time?
> >
> > Got to keep it simple. This stuff is way over my head.
> >
> > Thanks,
> > Paulette
>
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> Personal Page: http://www.sparklingfloorservice.com/oanda/index.html
> Business Page: http://www.sparklingfloorservice.com
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>
>