Trouble keeping Levels up

[bimmerzs]

Why not use a less expensive product like Reefbuilder to get your alkalinity up then use B-ionic to maintain it? For example, assuming 55 gallon of water, to get from 5 to 9 dKH, you'd need 425 ml of B-ionic alk, according to the reef chemistry calculator. That's a lot to make up. Using, Reefbuilder you'd need 4.1 tsps. A lot cheaper if I am not mistaken. Anything wrong with this approach?

Totally agree with this strategy, use reefbuilder to boost to desired level and b-ionic to maintain that level. Sounds like you need to recalculate your tanks consumption and ensure magnesium levels are three times your Ca level....within reason(~1380ppm)

Cheers,

[jaustiniv]

Thanks for all the advice! You Maastards are great!