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I guess It is. But I'm not seeing the big dips in my calcium like I am with my alk.

I think what is really frustrating me is that I can't figure out why I'm having such drastic fluctuations in a day.

It's a little cloudy when I add the alk but doesn't really break up like when precipitating.

Paul, I do not have any clams and I am dosing 10 code a and 12 ml code b.

Sounds like a plan mike. Thank you. I have some aquavitro additives that I may try switching to.

I dose either into my overflow or into the sump as usually wait about 5-10 minutes in between. It brings it back to normal but drops very quickly.

I dose more if the alk then of the cal.

I have thought about bringing some water to a lfs but the ones around me aren't the greatest.

I have been testing every night and the drop isn't very consistent. Some days it's drops from 9 dkh to 5dkh and others its 9 dkh to 7 dkh

The tank is bare bottom with a small amount of sand and rubble rock in the refugium.

I think that may have something to do with it. Im thinking about taking them offline. I'm only running just about half of the recommended dose.

I'm thinking it may be time to install some dosing pumps or maybe a calcium reactor.

I have tried 2 different test kits. My SPS corals are not happy and my LPS and zoas are doing fine.

Hey guys. As the title states I can't for the life of me keep my alk stable. All other parameters fall in line. PH is 8.2 cal is 420 and mag is at 1200. I do weekly water changes and my water change water mixes to 9 dkh. I also dose brightwells code A and B. I am experiencing low alk no...

Glad to hear it.

Sounds good. Thanks guys

Is there a colony of the milli floating around?

That's what I was saying. Not too many times the flange is on the outside especially when inside an overflow box.

Here's some good tips for installing bulkheads. http://www.reef2reef.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34973

This will work but the only issues is that the silicone does not adhere well to the rubber and may eventually break free of it. I'm not saying it will happen for sure but it can. You can also try getting your hands on some plumbers lube such as magic lube to put in the gasket. Also only use...