Miguel

Miguel Adorno · 01-22-2006, 04:22 PM

Hello every body the new reef guy to be.I'm happy to be part of this wonderful site,I will have many ? how to hope you all don't mind.
Thank you for let in me in.

Travis · 01-22-2006, 04:42 PM

Howdy! We love helping new reefers- ask away!

T

Miguel Adorno · 01-22-2006, 08:02 PM

Hi one more? calcium I have not added any but even true my water changes it's still 480 I was using red sea every week till I found out my cal was to hi my other? is do I need to add any thing else like Buff and trace

Woodstock · 01-22-2006, 08:29 PM

Don't add any supplement that you haven't tested for first. Get a alkalinity test kit prior to adding any buffer. Also note that alk affects ca and visa-versa so you'll need to keep a check on both when making adjustments to either one.

Most rely on trace element replenishment via water changes.

KimPossible · 01-22-2006, 08:38 PM

Hi ya Miguel!
Welcome to Reefsanctuary!!

Don't buffer until you measure the alkalinity in your tank.
Depending on the chart in your test kit....your readings should be in this range.
2.5 - 4 meq/L or 7 - 11 dKH

If they are then dont do a thing, your right on the money.

Don't dose for anything you don't test for first to make sure you actually need it.

Good luck! Keep us posted on your progress

Craig Manoukian · 01-23-2006, 01:44 AM

Welcome, welcome, welcome!

Little Luey · 01-24-2006, 04:25 PM

Bienvenido Miguel
See you around and ask all the questions you like.

Dragon Wrasse · 01-24-2006, 06:57 PM

Welcome aboard Miguel......

01-22-2006, 04:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Miguel Adorno Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5 View Gallery Karma Komment	Miguel Hello every body the new reef guy to be.I'm happy to be part of this wonderful site,I will have many ? how to hope you all don't mind. Thank you for let in me in.

01-22-2006, 04:42 PM	#2 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,691 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Miguel Howdy! We love helping new reefers- ask away! T __________________ Help build the Encyclopedia of ReefKeeping Find over 1400 Reef Aquarium Articles at The Reef Aquarium Index

01-22-2006, 08:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
Miguel Adorno Tunicate Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 5 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Miguel Hi one more? calcium I have not added any but even true my water changes it's still 480 I was using red sea every week till I found out my cal was to hi my other? is do I need to add any thing else like Buff and trace

01-22-2006, 08:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 23,586 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Miguel Don't add any supplement that you haven't tested for first. Get a alkalinity test kit prior to adding any buffer. Also note that alk affects ca and visa-versa so you'll need to keep a check on both when making adjustments to either one. Most rely on trace element replenishment via water changes. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistence conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

01-22-2006, 08:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
KimPossible Golden Moray Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 2,549 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Miguel Hi ya Miguel! Welcome to Reefsanctuary!! Don't buffer until you measure the alkalinity in your tank. Depending on the chart in your test kit....your readings should be in this range. 2.5 - 4 meq/L or 7 - 11 dKH If they are then dont do a thing, your right on the money. Don't dose for anything you don't test for first to make sure you actually need it. Good luck! Keep us posted on your progress __________________ Kim ~My environment is a product of myself~

01-23-2006, 01:44 AM	#6 (permalink)
Craig Manoukian Regular Guy Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Marina Del Ray, CA Posts: 18,343 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Miguel Welcome, welcome, welcome! __________________ Currently tankless. 20 Gallon mini reef with mated pair of Maroon Clowns given to Rougiem! 80 gallon reef given to Rougiem/Wooster HS.

01-24-2006, 04:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
Little Luey Scopas Tang Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 432 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Miguel Bienvenido Miguel See you around and ask all the questions you like. __________________ Little Luey 20Gal, 30 lbs. Live rock. 1 yellow goby 1 firefish 1 rainsford goby 5 turbo snails 1 feather duster 1 devil's hand leather 1 sea grass colony 2 Zoantoids colonies

01-24-2006, 06:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
Dragon Wrasse Harlequin Tuskfish Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 991 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Miguel Welcome aboard Miguel...... __________________ *Member "Crabs Are Evil" Society* "A wise man learns more from a foolish question, then a fool learns from a wise answer" - Bruce Lee _____________________________ 75 gal SeaClear II Reef Tank (softy tank) - Coralife 125 Super Skimmer - Little Giant 2-MDQX-SC - Angstrom 2537 UV 15W - HOB Refugium - Eheim Pro 2228 - Red Sea Wave Maker w/Maxi-Jet 600 (X4) - 100 lbs Live Sand (DSB) - 100 lbs Live Rock - 260W PC lighting - 470nm lunar lights (X15) - AquaController II Custom 75 gal Starphire glass tank (SPS/LPS tank) - Custom 24 gal Refugium - Tuzne Wave box - JBJ Chiller - 390W PC lighting - 175W MH (X2) - Knop Cal. Reactor - AquaController 3 Pro - Aqua C Skimmer - Phosban Reactor - 18W Turbo-twist UV sterilizer - Sump - Sony Computer 5 gal Nano Hospital Tank - Eheim 2213 - Red Sea Prizm Skimmer - Live sand - Live Rock - Built in Refugium - 36W PC lighting

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