I had a similar problem when I was using a 2 part calcium, even at double the recommended dose my level would not go up, so I supplemented it with Kent liquid calcium & my test level started to fall. The LFS owner told me mixing two different types of cal. skewed the test, because it reads the level of each individually & cant add it up.(something like that) If that is true your calcium may not be low added together, but the old type is being used up & the new type won't show a rise until its level is higher than the old.
Hope that made sense ?
Chris
-----Original Message-----
From: Shane Clays [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Thursday, November 01, 2001 3:20 PM
To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'
Subject: RE: Yet another calcium problem/question....
Good call. I will check the alk again. Generally, I have been able to watch
my pH and it has directly related to the alk of the tank. Will check it
again and see whats up. I think I will try testing the calcium thoughout the
day and see if there are any large fluxes. It just seems wierd, because it
is obvious the calcium is recognized in the system because the pH dips when
I add it. I guess if my alk is way high, it would do just that, then over 24
hrs, the calcium would be reduced by the high alk...I do 25 gallon water
changes each weekend, and it seemed to be keeping that balance in check. But
I guess it couldnt hurt....just the pocket book a bit!
Thanks,
Shane
