What happens if????

[angel2007]

I just tested my calcium and from what I understand my ppm is way off. Aquarium Pharmaceuticals readings are 26 drops = 520ppm max, well I'm way past that. So I did another test using Salifert Calcium Test Kit and again results are past the 500. I'm using aragamilk for my calcium and buffer, It is 1 drop for every 2 gallons so that is 27 drops for 55gallons. What should I do????

[Playa-1]

1st of all you should post the rest of you water parameters in case there these is something else going on that doesn't meet the eye.

[loosecannon]

Originally posted by angel2007
I just tested my calcium and from what I understand my ppm is way off. Aquarium Pharmaceuticals readings are 26 drops = 520ppm max, well I'm way past that. So I did another test using Salifert Calcium Test Kit and again results are past the 500. I'm using aragamilk for my calcium and buffer, It is 1 drop for every 2 gallons so that is 27 drops for 55gallons. What should I do????

Stop useing aragamilk til things start to drop!

[angel2007]

Ammonia=0
Nitrite=0
pH=8.2

Last time I used the aragamilk was Ocotober 19.

[loosecannon]

Did you try a water change? if so did it help?

[Surferlopez]

your alk levels and your magnesium levels are all going to play a part on what your calcium levels are...
If your calcium levels are showing a bit high, you either have normal alkalinity levels and low magnesium levels or normal magnesium levels and low alkalinity levels...
a 30% water change should level things out a bit as long as you don't use a "high calcium" salt mix...

[angel2007]

I will do a water change and see if that helps. Should I test water parameters wright after water change or should I wait?

[Surferlopez]

I would wait about 24hrs before testing again, just to give the tank enough time to mix everything through, you could probably, test your "water change" water to see what levels it has...
for future reference...

[angel2007]

Ok thanks for the help.

[Surferlopez]

no worries