C-balance (starting to add Cal)

[ogdlow]

Ok.. I have a 37g tank has been up and running for about 1yr. I am finaly going to start to add some corals. I have been using ReefCrystals salt and want to start adding Cal , Stro, into the tank for a few weeks prior to adding any corals.

[ogdlow]

I am considering adding C-balance , or Tech CB.. I have been using Pro dkh Buffer and all of my levels test good...
Ph=8.3
dkh= 8.4
i have not bought a Cal test yet but will when i buy the cal. Does any body have any feed back.??????

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Using a two part additive is a fine plan when you have, or are about to have, corals. I wouldn't expect the additive to add any significant amount of strontium, then again, y ou may not need or want any. IO has more strontium than NSW by a considerable factor, at least last I tested.

What are your calcium and alkalinity levels now?

[ogdlow]

well ,, i have not got my cal test from my LFS but my alk is at 3.5meq/l

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

OK, well there's no need to rush to dose anything based on that alkalinity level. I'd see what the calcium is before adding anything right now.

[ogdlow]

thanks... well with that in mind i am going to buy my Calcium test kit..

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

:thumbsup:

Good luck!