Ca going up

surfzone · 10-03-2006, 10:03 PM

for the past two weeks i have watched my Ca level go from 420 to 500ppm. I'm not sure why this is. the only thing I can think of is that my daing pistol shrimp keeps digging in the sandbed. my sand bed is mix of sand and crushed coral. Any other ideas as to where this problem is comming from is welcome.

salinity- 1.025
pH- 8.3
KH- 12
NH3 NH4- 0
NO2- does not regester
NO3- does not regester
29 gal tank
20 lbs of LR
10 lbs of sand
last water change was 2 weeks

Woodstock · 10-03-2006, 10:16 PM

Welcome to RS!!

Are you dosing anything? Vit or supplements of any kind?

mps9506 · 10-04-2006, 08:42 AM

What test kit?

surfzone · 10-04-2006, 08:42 AM

nope not putting anything extra in the tank just feeding brine shrimp mysis shrimp, cyclopees, and nori for the tang.

surfzone · 10-04-2006, 08:47 AM

i'm using aquarium pharmaceuticals Calcium test

Woodstock · 10-04-2006, 09:07 AM

I use the same kit with success. I also have the salifert ca test kit (more time consuming to use) that I double check it with occassionally. It might be a good idea to get a second check..maybe your LFS or a local reefer could test it? Also, be sure to check the expiration date.

Aragonite sand does dissolve so maybe that is the source.

blue_eyes53813 · 10-04-2006, 09:27 AM

this may sound silly, but Ive done it before,, when doing the test, make sure each drop is a full drop that comes out of the dropper,, meaning in between drops the dropper sucks in a little air and make sure the bottle is totally verticle.

If there is air in the dropper you are counting half air bubble as a full drop,, therefore it take more drops and your count is wrong.. I hope that makes sense.

Charlie97L · 10-05-2006, 05:39 PM

ditto to blue eyes.

tang in a 29g? hmm. :0) tsk tsk

surfzone · 10-06-2006, 09:21 AM

well it's been tested twice once by me and once at the LFS and they both read 500ppm. two diffrent test too.

Woodstock · 10-06-2006, 10:25 AM

What is the calcium level of the salt you are using? You mention you did a water change 2 weeks ago, did you test it before using it?

10-03-2006, 10:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
surfzone Sea Pen Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Charleston, S. Carolina Posts: 341 View Gallery Karma Komment	Ca going up for the past two weeks i have watched my Ca level go from 420 to 500ppm. I'm not sure why this is. the only thing I can think of is that my daing pistol shrimp keeps digging in the sandbed. my sand bed is mix of sand and crushed coral. Any other ideas as to where this problem is comming from is welcome. salinity- 1.025 pH- 8.3 KH- 12 NH3 NH4- 0 NO2- does not regester NO3- does not regester 29 gal tank 20 lbs of LR 10 lbs of sand last water change was 2 weeks

10-03-2006, 10:16 PM	#2 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,502 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Ca going up Welcome to RS!! Are you dosing anything? Vit or supplements of any kind? __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

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mps9506 Totally back Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Wilmington, NC Posts: 8,525 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ca going up What test kit? __________________ Mike Reefkeeping Since '99 Help Build Reefpedia Premium Memberships Available! Support Reef Sanctuary Sponsors

10-04-2006, 08:42 AM	#4 (permalink)
surfzone Sea Pen Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Charleston, S. Carolina Posts: 341 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ca going up nope not putting anything extra in the tank just feeding brine shrimp mysis shrimp, cyclopees, and nori for the tang.

10-04-2006, 08:47 AM	#5 (permalink)
surfzone Sea Pen Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Charleston, S. Carolina Posts: 341 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ca going up i'm using aquarium pharmaceuticals Calcium test

10-04-2006, 09:07 AM	#6 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,502 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Ca going up I use the same kit with success. I also have the salifert ca test kit (more time consuming to use) that I double check it with occassionally. It might be a good idea to get a second check..maybe your LFS or a local reefer could test it? Also, be sure to check the expiration date. Aragonite sand does dissolve so maybe that is the source. __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

10-04-2006, 09:27 AM	#7 (permalink)
blue_eyes53813 Hey!Its not my fault Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Lancaster, Wisconsin Posts: 8,024 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Ca going up this may sound silly, but Ive done it before,, when doing the test, make sure each drop is a full drop that comes out of the dropper,, meaning in between drops the dropper sucks in a little air and make sure the bottle is totally verticle. If there is air in the dropper you are counting half air bubble as a full drop,, therefore it take more drops and your count is wrong.. I hope that makes sense. __________________ 265 Gallon Reef built into basement wall. Lighting = 6x250 watts MH, 2x96 watt PC ,and 2x140 watt VHO for a total watt of 1,972 watts . New addition on 4-14-07 of 100 gallon sump and 100 gallon refugium. I think I have lost my mind. Gotta love this hobby Vicki Life is like a pathway of untrodden snow. Be careful how you step in it for every mark will show Definition of FRIENDSHIP: All lives touch other lives to create something new and alive My tank chronicles. http://www.reefsanctuary.com/forums/...wall-reef.html

10-05-2006, 05:39 PM	#8 (permalink)
Charlie97L Reef Lobster Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Bethesda, MD Posts: 1,288 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ca going up ditto to blue eyes. tang in a 29g? hmm. :0) tsk tsk __________________ 40 Breeder, 20H Frag Aquactinics T5s, CPR Fuge, Deltec AP600, AC Jr, WavySea

10-06-2006, 09:21 AM	#9 (permalink)
surfzone Sea Pen Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Charleston, S. Carolina Posts: 341 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: Ca going up well it's been tested twice once by me and once at the LFS and they both read 500ppm. two diffrent test too.

10-06-2006, 10:25 AM	#10 (permalink)
Woodstock The Wand Geek was here. ;) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: North Carolina Posts: 25,502 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: Ca going up What is the calcium level of the salt you are using? You mention you did a water change 2 weeks ago, did you test it before using it? __________________ ~Doni Marie~ *GOT ICH???* *My Victorious Battle with ICH* 120 Reef Chronicle ~ *Breeding Picasso Clownfish~* *Massive 300 gal growout~* *My Anemone & Picasso Tank ~* *Picasso & Snowcasso for sale~* "Energy and persistance conquer all things." Benjamin Franklin __________________________________________________ ______________________________________________

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