overwhelmed!

newbies · 04-19-2008, 05:39 PM

We have just started a 34 gallon red sea max. It really did seem like a good idea at the time. It has been going for 2 weeks. We added cured live rock at the end of week one and then added the cleaning crew (hermits, snails and 3 shrimp) a few days later. This was recommended by the LFS. We have been changing the water and measuring the levels as per the manual that came with the tank. I checked the levels yesterday and the only thing out of whack was the alkalinity (7.25). How do I correct this?
Deb

sasquatch · 04-19-2008, 06:42 PM

Hi Deb and Welcome to RS! Sorry but youll get this alot at first so here goes,to give you an answer we must have all the readings you took, what salt mix, any other additives etc, alkalinity is a slightly complicated thing as its affected by other factors, congratulations on your tank, pics would be great! Steve

AQTCJAK · 04-19-2008, 06:49 PM

Welcome Aboard

lcstorc · 04-20-2008, 04:20 PM

Welcome to RS.
Perhaps Randy's water parameters guidelines willl help you understand,

Reef Aquarium Water Parameters by Randy Holmes-Farley - Reefkeeping.com

framerguy · 04-20-2008, 06:28 PM

Welcome to RS!! There is a lot of good reading in the beginners forum. Go through the stickies and you will learn a lot. Also, Bob Fenners book "The Conscientious Marine Aquarist" will benefit you a lot!

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newbies Tunicate Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 4 View Gallery Karma Komment	overwhelmed! We have just started a 34 gallon red sea max. It really did seem like a good idea at the time. It has been going for 2 weeks. We added cured live rock at the end of week one and then added the cleaning crew (hermits, snails and 3 shrimp) a few days later. This was recommended by the LFS. We have been changing the water and measuring the levels as per the manual that came with the tank. I checked the levels yesterday and the only thing out of whack was the alkalinity (7.25). How do I correct this? Deb

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sasquatch Brunt of all Jokes~ Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: the very farthest west coast of canada Posts: 8,492 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: overwhelmed! Hi Deb and Welcome to RS! Sorry but youll get this alot at first so here goes,to give you an answer we must have all the readings you took, what salt mix, any other additives etc, alkalinity is a slightly complicated thing as its affected by other factors, congratulations on your tank, pics would be great! Steve __________________ DIY stuff for my tank stand, 100g tank,rock lift, overflow, foam walls, closed loop,lighting reflectors, 50gal sump, bubbletrap and sock holder, ato bracket,kalk bucket and reservoir, 40gal fuge, fuge lighting, remotish dsb raceway, turf algae raceway, dual pumped recirc skimmer, more to follow. Barb ripped my sig

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