High Calcium

[EyeCandy]

What are the effects of high calcium in a tank? I tested mine and its over 500ppm. I bought a second test kit to make sure the old one was working properly and same thing.

[Billybeau1]

Using Oceanic or Coralife by any chance ?

[bertoni]

Most often, high calcium doesn't seem to cause problems, at least in the short term. Some salt products, like Oceanic, often cause high calcium problems.

[EyeCandy]

I use the Kent marine products. But maybe it's the salt mix I use. I make the saltwater from work, not sure what brand we use to mix our water with. For now I'll stop using the Kent calcium, I have some corals that havent been opening up. My pH and alk have been a little low but everything else is normal parameters. I was just wondering if it could have been from the high levels of calcium.

[bertoni]

Probably not, but if you're worried, some water changes should fix the situation, assuming there's no salt product problem.

[EyeCandy]

Thanks.

[bertoni]

You're welcome! Good luck!