billdeluz Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Hey guys I have a question I just got my hanna calcium checker and I keep getting 520ppm for Ca could this be possible? I do not dose I was planning on it till now all my livestock grows well I just couldn't figure out if this seemed right I did the test 3 times and get the same result within 2ppm or so.. Also my alk reads 7.6 with the hanna something is wrong can anyone point me in the direction maybe thanks Tank approx 10 gallon 1.024 Nitrate 0 Ca 520 Alk 7.6 Temp 78 Phosphate .9 or .059 don't remember sorry Mag i don't have a way to test yet sorry Any other info needed please lmk thanks a million in advance Link to comment
seabass Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Some people don't like using the Hanna Calcium Checker, but I'd guess that result is probably pretty close to accurate. I assume this is from your tank and not newly mixed saltwater. Test a newly mixed batch of water and see what you get. Looks like your alkalinity has been dropping. Link to comment
billdeluz Posted June 15, 2016 Author Share Posted June 15, 2016 Yes this is my tank I will test a new batch when I get home I'm just curious why don't people like the Hanna checker I have three now for nothing lol? Also could you tell me what test I could use? Some people don't like using the Hanna Calcium Checker, but I'd guess that result is probably pretty close to accurate. I assume this is from your tank and not newly mixed saltwater. Test a newly mixed batch of water and see what you get. Looks like your alkalinity has been dropping. Link to comment
seabass Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 Here is some feedback about the Hanna Calcium Checker: http://www.nano-reef.com/index.php?s=2e58a4b44e6342844ec18e15e5f7bc42&app=googlecse#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=hanna%20calcium%20checker I use, and like, Hanna's ULR Phosphorus and Alkalinity Checkers. I just haven't read many rave reviews about their calcium checker, so I haven't tried it. I use Salifert's Calcium test kit. Link to comment
Justind823 Posted June 15, 2016 Share Posted June 15, 2016 What kind of freshwater are using with your test? Link to comment
billdeluz Posted June 15, 2016 Author Share Posted June 15, 2016 What kind of freshwater are using with your test? Rodi Thank you so much Here is some feedback about the Hanna Calcium Checker: http://www.nano-reef.com/index.php?app=googlecse#gsc.tab=0&gsc.q=hanna%20calcium%20checker I use, and like, Hanna's ULR Phosphorus and Alkalinity Checkers. I just haven't read many rave reviews about their calcium checker, so I haven't tried it. I use Salifert's Calcium test kit. Link to comment
drexel Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 Using RC, I'm surprised that your dKH is so low. Usually alk and ca are pretty high with RC? That's why I switched from RC to another salt mix (Salinity by Aquavitro) myself. Link to comment
billdeluz Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 Using RC, I'm surprised that your dKH is so low. Usually alk and ca are pretty high with RC? That's why I switched from RC to another salt mix (Salinity by Aquavitro) myself. ya I know just seems odd Link to comment
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