Is this possible?

Jorsan · #1 09/03/2007, 07:25 AM

I have the following readings in my tank:
calcium: 500
alk .2.1meq/l
ph: 7.8
This is not normal for sure but test kits are new.

I think problem is a bad salt mix (Oceanic). This tank is 1 month all with few frags in it so at this point, do you consider swich salt mix brand and perform a massive water change to solve the problem (my tank is 60G so not big issue) or use buffers? if buffer is the best choice, wich ones?
I apreciate your comments; would like to solve problem as soon as possible.
Thanks in advance

stevenw56 · #2 09/03/2007, 09:31 AM

Are you adding calcium? If you're adding straight calcium the calcium will go up and alk will come down as in your parameters.

Sk8r · #3 09/03/2007, 09:40 AM

Also I use a big stick to stir a salt bucket as much as possible, or just roll it over and over before opening, to be sure its well-mixed. Salt mixes can 'settle out' certain finer dust/elements, etc.

Jorsan · #4 09/03/2007, 09:44 AM

The tank have just one month old so never add anything in there. Just salt mix and thats all and since the beguining have same readings.

Boomer · #5 09/03/2007, 11:56 AM

Oceanic salt is known to have very high calcium

Jorsan · #6 09/03/2007, 12:06 PM

Yea, thats wahta is looks like. Finally I choose a big water change IO this time) and see what happens. Thanks to all for your help

jdieck · #7 09/03/2007, 12:14 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Boomer
Oceanic salt is known to have very high calcium

Yes it is the salt.