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When should I start my dosing reef tank?
When it gets to the point that water changes won’t do the trick, that’s when it’s time to start dosing. Since it’s a new tank, maybe just start testing params once every month/two weeks. Then as you add more corals and things start to fill up, start testing weekly.
What does a calcium reactor do for a reef tank?
In marine and reef aquariums, a calcium reactor creates a balance of alkalinity. An acidic solution is produced by injecting carbon dioxide into a chamber with salt water and calcium rich media. The carbon dioxide lowers the pH by producing a solution high in carbonic acid, and dissolves calcium.
Will calcium reactor lower pH?
Calcium reactors will typically cause a slight drop in average pH values inside your display, this is universally known.
Do I need a doser for reef tank?
Is dosing a reef tank necessary? Most reef tanks don’t need to have elements dosed. Most premium salt mixes replenish calcium and alkalinity and minor elements that corals and coralline algae need to grow and thrive. The exception to this is SPS corals.
Does calcium reactor raise pH?
Calcium reactor solution does contain a higher level of dissolved CO2 which means it can lower the average pH inside your display aquarium.
Do soft corals need dosing?
You probably won’t have to manage complex dosing of supplements if you want to keep soft corals. If you are having trouble keeping calcium and alkalinity high, your tank may benefit from the addition of a 2-part additive, but for the most part, I have had soft corals for years without any additional dosing.
Does dosing calcium reduce alkalinity?
High Alkalinity and Normal or High Calcium Slightly reduce the amount of alkalinity being added to the tank. The coral will consume the alkalinity and bring the alkalinity level back down.
How fast can I raise calcium reef tank?
The general recommendation is no more than 100 ppm per day, but doing it over two days should be fine.
Does calcium reactor lower pH?
Do soft corals need calcium and Magnesium?
Maintaining calcium levels is key when keeping a reef. Less demanding corals, like softies, do not require much and often get all they need from new saltwater. Calcium, Alkalinity, and Magnesium work together and can have various effects on each other when left out of whack.
Can you have too much calcium in reef tank?
If calcium levels get too high (over 500), there is a tendency for alkalinity to drop, affecting the buffering capacity of your aquarium water. Without adequate buffering, pH levels become susceptible to fluctuations.