ORA Red Planet gone green!

[Cherub]

I don't dose, I use Aquavitro Salinity which keeps all this stuff balanced. I have products to dose with if needed but so far I haven't needed anything. I was testing alk with test strips but ran out last week but it was fine before.

 

[mdrumm]

I would not do acros unless you have a dosing regime

 

[mdrumm]

I would also not test with alk strips either-use elos or salifert.

 

[Cherub]

I would also not test with alk strips either-use elos or salifert.

I will try one of those then thanks for the feedback.

 

[djkms]

I don't dose, I use Aquavitro Salinity which keeps all this stuff balanced. I have products to dose with if needed but so far I haven't needed anything. I was testing alk with test strips but ran out last week but it was fine before.

There is no salt in the world that can keep up with a growing tank. If your system is not consuming CA/MG & Alk then I highly suggest to stop adding more corals until you can find out what is wrong and correct the issue. No consumption = no growth = a problem. The only exception being if your system is very lightly stocked. Alkalinity is the most important thing to monitor and adjust for keeping SPS and I highly suggest a good test for it. At least a salifert test however a Hanna Alkalinity checker will be one of your best investments if you planning on keeping SPS IMO.

 

[Mini T]

+1

 

[hoodrat]

Figure out what the issue is and im sure there is a piece of redplanet in the sand in my tank somewhere.....lol