Newtankdude

I'm going to try to get a calcium test kit tomarrow since my coral is dieing...Once I get it, I'm sure calcium will be really low. If that's the case, what do I use to raise it, and if I put too much, will it kill my coral? Thanks for your help.
-Will

sgould

You can buy calcium suplements for your tank, either at your LFS, or online. I am just getting into the sw side myself, so I am not 100% sure, but I do not think you can "overdose" calcium. I am sure someone can confirm or correct that shortly!

http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...?N=2004+113458

agsansoo

I use the C-Balance on that link. It's a two part solution.

Mike

Yes, you can overdose calcium. It's very important to test for anything you're adding to your tank. I've used the C-Balance and it works fine. Gets kind of expensive though. I now use Kalkwasser to maintain the calcium/alkalinty levels in my tanks.

sgould

Good to know! What are the ramifications for an overabundance of calcium? I have been testing, so I am comfortable my tank is safe, but I am curious!