WMAS Discussion Forum : Is This Normal?

WMAS Discussion Forum : Is This Normal? http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:21:17 +0000 Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:41:00 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=60715 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Is This Normal? : Thanks for the responses. I guess...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60715&PID=496061&title=is-this-normal#496061 Author: Shayne
Subject: 60715
Posted: December 07 2012 at 1:41pm

Thanks for the responses. I guess everything is fine then. I just wanted to make sure I didn't have anything strange going on.]]> Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:41:00 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60715&PID=496061&title=is-this-normal#496061 <![CDATA[Is This Normal? : Remember to factor in coraline...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60715&PID=496057&title=is-this-normal#496057 Author: bur01014
Subject: 60715
Posted: December 07 2012 at 1:30pm

Remember to factor in coraline algae into your bioload....this will typically suck up more 2-part than most demanding sps corals....

If your live rock and back wall is beginning to become coated in coraline, this may likely be the reason for the increase in need, in addition to your "light bioload" of livestock....

Tanks covered in coraline can typically lose 2 dkh of alk per day, even if they don't have any corals....

Btw- your dosing amounts seem normal given the inhabitants, size and age of tank.

Edited by bur01014 - December 07 2012 at 1:32pm]]> Fri, 07 Dec 2012 13:30:30 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60715&PID=496057&title=is-this-normal#496057 <![CDATA[Is This Normal? : Your still goinv to have to dose....]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60715&PID=496046&title=is-this-normal#496046 Author: Ryanscott
Subject: 60715
Posted: December 07 2012 at 12:55pm

Your still goinv to have to dose. It wont be as often as if you had a bigger bioload but the corals will still take the stuff from the water.]]> Fri, 07 Dec 2012 12:55:33 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60715&PID=496046&title=is-this-normal#496046 <![CDATA[Is This Normal? : I keep reading about people saying...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=60715&PID=496045&title=is-this-normal#496045 Author: Shayne
Subject: 60715
Posted: December 07 2012 at 12:41pm

I keep reading about people saying that they don't need to dose supplements (2 part) unless they have a large bio-load. I've had to dose 2 part for the last 8 months yet, in my opinion, my bio-load is pretty light. Currently I dose 1 cup of Alk (made with baked baking soda) and 1 cup of Ca (made with Prestone Driveway Heat) every day. I also add 1 cup of Mg (made with Epson Salts) every 7-10 days. For the last 4-5 months this has stayed pretty stable.

Average parameters and tank info:

Alk: 9-11 dkh

Ca: 400-450

Mg: 1300-1350

Salinity: ~1.025

I also add 2-3 tablespoons of pickling lime to my 12 gallon top-off reservoir every time I fill it up.

I do 5% water changes every 2 weeks.

Tank: 90 gallon with a 40 gallon sump w/fuge (actual water content is around 100 gallons). 1 canister. No skimmer.

Bio-load:

1 chromis, 1 cucumber, 2 shrimp, about 30 snails, 2 micro-hermits, 6 heads of candy cane, a 2"x2" galaxia, a 3"x2" leather, a 2"x2" favia, a 2"x2" chalice, about 10 heads of frogspawn, and a couple of mushrooms.

My question:

Would this be considered a light bio-load and if so why do I need to dose so much? Is this normal?

Thanks in advance for any responses or advice.

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