Reef Tank Perimeters?

xrobbx03 · 01-09-2006, 12:54 AM

My FOWLR is going to be turning reef soon.

Whats do you suggest my water levels should be?
SG
Temp
PH
Calcium
Phosphate

charlesr1958 · 01-09-2006, 04:45 AM

This article should come in handy.

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

**Ninong** · 01-09-2006, 03:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xrobbx03

My FOWLR is going to be turning reef soon.

Whats do you suggest my water levels should be?
SG
Temp
PH
Calcium
Phosphate

That's an EXCELLENT article that Charles just linked for you but here are my preferences:

SG = 1.025 - 1.026 (salinity of ~35 PSU)
Temp = 80-82 F
pH = 8.0-8.4 (8.2-8.3 target)
Calcium = 425-475 ppm (450 ppm target)
Alk = 10-12 dKH
Phosphate = <0.03 ppm

01-09-2006, 12:54 AM	#1
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01-09-2006, 04:45 AM	#2
charlesr1958 Citizen Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Cebu Philippines Posts: 185	This article should come in handy. http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/index.php

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