BEGINNER: Use 5 g (1 level teaspoon) per 150 L (40 US gallons) twice a week. For precise dosing, use the Seachem Digital Spoon Scale™. Dissolve in at least 250 mL (1 cup) of freshwater. Check calcium every 2 weeks and adjust amount or frequency accordingly.
ADVANCED: Check calcium level, then follow addition regimen above until calcium is adjusted to 380–420 mg/L. Each 5 g/150 L will raise calcium by about 12 mg/L. Quantity or frequency can be adjusted, but do not exceed 10 g/150 L per day. Thereafter, use as required to maintain calcium.
EXPERT: After determining the calcium consumption rate, set up a continuous drip system. Use the following formula to determine how much to add to your top-off water: m=vc/400 (m=grams to add to top off water, v=volume of tank in liters, c=amount to raise calcium in mg/L). [For reference: 1 gallon=3.8 liters, 5 g=1 teaspoon].
DO NOT OVERDOSE: Excess calcium may enhance the loss of carbonate alkalinity. Do not directly mix with any carbonate supplement. Best if calcium & carbonate additives are added on alternate days or at least 30 minutes apart.
Reef Advantage Calcium™ Dosing Tables
Standard Dose
Adds approx. 12 mg/L calcium
| Water Volume | 1 qt / 1 L | 1 gal / 4 L | 10 gal / 40 L | 50 gal / 200 L |
| RA Calcium™ Dose (g) | 0.031 g | 0.125 g | 1.25 g | 6.25 g |
| RA Calcium™ Dose (tsp) | 1/120 tsp | 1/40 tsp | 1/4 tsp | 1 1/4 tsp |
Formula
Want a different result? Here's how to calculate it:
_____________________________________________________________
Dose in grams =
Your tank volume (gal) x the amount you want to raise your calcium (mg/L) x 0.0104
Do not increase your calcium by more than 24 mg/L in a single day
_____________________________________________________________
Dose in teaspoons =
Your tank volume (gal) x the amount you want to raise your calcium (mg/L) x 0.0021
Do not increase your calcium by more than 24 mg/L in a single day
_____________________________________________________________
0 Comments