Comments on: How To Maintain Calcium Levels

By: cummings.richard82

cummings.richard82 — Wed, 08 Sep 2010 12:21:03 +0000

good post…………….

By: saturated solution

saturated solution — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 12:22:31 +0000

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By: John

John — Sat, 28 Jul 2007 16:59:31 +0000

Hi ATDM,
I assume you are talking about one of the larger types of anemone.
You say the three corals you have are fine. This suggests the water quality is OK. You have increased lighting and I must assume lighting (intensity, spectrum) is OK.
It is well known that anemones, particularly some types, will go for a walk if things are not to their satisfaction. This can very often be to do with water currents, they like good water movement. Try producing some chaotic, or another name random, water movement by adjusting powerheads. Don’t make the current over strong or laminar, it won’t like it. Don’t allow a powerhead to point straight at the anemone (or any other coral). If possible, put the anemone in the top third of the aquarium, for maximum light. Anemones like their base to be secure, so try and allow the base to sit in a hollow in the reef structure.
If you are wondering if your calcium level (the topic of the blog) has anything to do with the problem, then no, this is very unlikely.
Hope this helps.

By: atdm

atdm — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 23:30:14 +0000

hi there

I have this particular anemone, it looks as if itÅ› dead but suddenly it just moves somewhere else in the tank. Now I do not have many soft corals, only 3.

I have increased the lighting, water changes etc. the other corals are behaving excellent but this particular anemone is like flatten out.

Any comments?

By: Peter Cunningham

Peter Cunningham — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 22:17:46 +0000

Hi Carlrs,

I do have to agree that kalkwasser can cause inbalances, however, if used wisely and carefully it can be beneficial to the aquarium – in the right hands!

Personally I have used a mixture – water changes, additives, calcium reactor etc. I have to admit that a calcium reactor is my method of choice. It can be a bit fiddly at the start getting the bubbles right but after that all is ok – especially if you install a probe.

Its up to the aquarists really and what is best for both the aquarium and for them.

As long as corners are not cut…..

By: John

John — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 21:54:50 +0000

I don’t use kalkwasser. I prefer to use seperate additives to maintain calcium and alkalinity. At first it is a bother, as testing is very regular to obtain the dosages that will maintain the seawater levels. After this period, it is simple, with ‘standard’ dosages weekly. A test is required to confirm the situation from time to time. I’ve been doing this for years now with no problems (to date!)

By: carlrs

carlrs — Mon, 16 Jul 2007 20:18:54 +0000

I found this a very informitive article, especially the information about the Calcium Reactor.
The only mild disagreement I would have is with the use of Kalkwasser. I know this is popular, however in my tests this the use of Kalkwasser casuses imbalances in alkalinity and chemistry in general. I perfer balanced buffers or bio available calcium such as Sea Chems.