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i have new pics and a question how do iget my rocks purple? You have to keep your calcium alkalinity and magnesium levels at the right level for coraline to flourish. There are many products out there that make it sound like 'just pour this in and forget it' it couldnt be further from the truth.sao870 wrote:and a question how do iget my rocks purple?
Here is a good article on reef keeping parameters:Bulkreefsupply wrote: * First test calcium, alkalinity and magnesium levels and adjust to their correct points if needed. Levels must be at the right points before beginning daily dosing. Use the BRS Reef Calculator during this step. *Spread the recommended adjusting doses out over a few days to avoid shocking the system. Be sure to dose each solution separately and slowly to high flow areas of the tank. This is especially important when dosing the Alkalinity portion of Recipe 1 as a temporary increase in pH will occur.*
* When dosing Alkalinity white flakes or a cloud may appear. This is normal and happens because the solution is highly concentrated. It will dissipate as the solution spreads throughout the tank. Just be sure to add the dose slowly to a high flow area.
* Determine the daily dose by starting with the table below. Calcium and Alkalinity will be dosed daily in equal amounts.
* Add doses of Calcium and Alkalinity separately and slowly to high flow areas of the tank.
* After a few days of dosing retest Calcium and Alkalinity levels. If levels are not on target adjust the dose up or down. It may take some trial and error to get this part dialed in.
* Once the dose is dialed in continue daily dosing until the gallon jugs of Calcium and Alkalinity are finished. At this point it is time to dose 20oz of the Magnesium solution. This can be done entirely in one dose just remember to add slowly to a high flow area of the tank.
* It is OK to dose the Magnesium portion in multiple doses instead of one dose at the end. If you opt to do this, just keep to the following ratio: 20oz of Magnesium solution for every 1 gallon of Calcium and Alkalinity. (20oz Magnesium:1 gallon Calcium:1 gallon Alkalinity)
If all you care about is having some fish then you dont really need to worry about it. Larger and more frequent water changes should keep everything stable enough. However, once you start maintaining the levels you will be amazed at how much better everything looks and grows. Almost all commonly kept inverts (from corals to snails and shrimp) will benefit from keeping clac/alk/mag levels up.J-P wrote:dang that sounds complex... I am starting to get scared of SW tanks now....
Watch this video, I think it might help:sao870 wrote:hmm will do could i put it in a sump?
(edit: deleted comment because of the other thread.)sao870 wrote:any idea of this growth guys??