Snow Storm

[mmkeeper]

Using Salifert kits. Doulbe checked with a second salfert kit I have. I think I'll do some water changes.

 

[tasos]

Do you dose strondium?

 

[mmkeeper]

i haven't in a long time.

 

[tasos]

Try dosing str., It is related with the equilibrium of Ca, Mg, and Alk, and it keeps them in solution....Boomer could say more about this, my knowledge in inorganic chemistry are practical and limited to basic reef..........!

 

[Boomer]

There is not need to add Sr. It is only a few ppm in seawater and has about zero impact on Ca++, Mg++ and Alk. However, I have no issue with keeping it a normal levels if you have a test kit. Whether or not Sr does anything for Corals is really not know. Some recent research seems to show it may play a very minor roll.

Strontium and the Reef Aquarium
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/nov2003/chem.htm

 

[nasher8860]

Any Luck Keeper? I would Like to see/help find a solution for this. For I have seen this many times w/tanks we service.

 

[mmkeeper]

I finally have it under control. I slowed the way I added things, dropped the ca to around 400 and then I added my Ca reactor so I don't have to supplement as much.

 

[nasher8860]

Excellent^^