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    Calcium too high?

    Tested both the aquarium and the tap water, here are the results: Aquarium: Nitrates: 0 Nitrites: 0 Alkalinity: ~120 pH: ~7.9 Calcium: ~600 Tap Water Nitrates: 0 Nitrites: 0 Hardness: 0 Alkalinity: ~180 pH: ~7.2 Calcium: 0 Can anybody give me some thoughts on why...
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    Calcium too high?

    Will do. (hopefully tonight)
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    Calcium too high?

    Actually, It does have a softner.
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    Calcium too high?

    Yes, I am using tap water (well water). My previous tank was the same, well water. I ran great for 2 years before I had to get rid of it. (long story) I am just getting this new one up and going. As I recall, my other tank had high calcium all the time also. Monty
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    eric borneman fragging video

    Here is where I watched it from. It's a great video! http://aqualinkwebforum.com/eve/forums/a/tpc/f/3556085422/m/6911079732/r/2981099732#2981099732 Later, Monty
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    Calcium too high?

    I tested over the weekend. Here are the results: Nitrates: 20 ppm Nitrites: 0.5 ppm Alk: 240 ppm pH: 8.0 Phosphate: 0.5 ppm (hagen test) Calcium: 600 ppm (hagen test) SG: 1.0255 Temp: 78 Ca Harness: 1500 ppm (hagen test) I can't test for Magnesium, I don't have a test kit for it. Anywho hope...
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    Calcium too high?

    I use instant ocean salt. I added reef builder(?) - the additive for alk, because I had a huge drop when it first started. I'll re-test tonight. I use (salifert - I think) for the test kit. It is a 3-part drop testing with a test tube, so I feel it should be fairly accurate. When I use it...
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    Calcium too high?

    I don't remember. I'll have to check. :oops: Any thoughts on negative effects? (other than calcium build up on equipment?) Thanks,Monty
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    Calcium too high?

    pH is around 8.4 and I don't have a test kit for mg.
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    Calcium too high?

    I don't add anything. I am just getting up and going on my 2nd tank. The first tank got sold last december. I have my 55 sump set up. I made my own rocks (portland cement, crushed oyster shells, sand) and I suspect that is where my calcium is coming from. I did cure the rocks for 8 weeks in...
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    Calcium too high?

    Have a few extra clams? :D It measures about 600 ~ 620. Thanks for the welcome. I just found this forum this morning. I usually frequent aqualinkwebforum. This forum looks a little more used. Monty
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    Calcium too high?

    What are the adverse effects of calcium being too high? Also, if it's bad, how do you lower it? Thanks, Monty
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