Are my calcium levels to high? (1 Viewer)

[wendy32693]

I just tested my calcium levels and its showing it to be at 520. On the kit it says it should be 400-500. Is mine too high, should i do a water change to lower it. Also what what would be a good level to try to keep it at...also what is recommended ph levels for reef tank. Thanks

 

[fightmeaboutit]

520 calcium is fine and 7.8-8.4 are good numbers for ph

 

[emixa]

520 calcium is fine and 7.8-8.4 are good numbers for ph

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[steveb]

A little high. Just don't do any calcium supplement additions until it comes down. Alkalinity and magnesium are important along with calcium. Focus on stable in range alkalinity and less on ph. Here is a very good article to review, it covers pretty much all of the important parameters.

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/index.php