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ยฉ 2026 West Coast Reefers

@IvanW

SCRM๐Ÿ˜Žย Coolย Kids๐Ÿค“Coral Nerd44 pts
Joined Aug 22 ยท Irvine,CA

450 gallon mixed reef (total system 600 gallons)

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Tank info

450 gallon (AGE)display tank, 200 gallon sump, Varios 10 return pump, Varios 10 closed loop pump with an oceans motion gizmo, Octo Regal 300 external skimmer, Hydros controllers, Geo calcium reactor. 3 Sea Swirl returns, 4 Tunze Streams (flow) 1 Tunze Turbelle.

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Water Chemistry
@IvanW
7Oct 6, 2026ยป

What is your pH and how to keep it above 8

I find lately that i am having a hard time keeping the pH above 8. What are you doing and what is yours. Is anyone dripping Sodium Hydroxide

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@IvanW
4Aug 22, 2026ยป

Hello

Been in the hobby about 25 plus years, I have a 450 gallon mixed reef that is always a work in progress

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  • What is your pH and how to keep it above 8

    I have a large skimmer, sump system is outside so lots of fresh air and I do run a calcium reactor. I am planning on replacing the probe this weekend as the one in there might be drifting, I will report back.

    Oct 2
  • What do you dose?

    I got it from Amazon and yes it does get expensive but just wanted to give it a try to see if it makes a difference. You are welcome to come and see my setup at any time. I wish I knew who I am talking to ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿค”๐Ÿค”

    Sep 3
  • What do you dose?

    I just started to dose Fauna Marin Multi Elements A & B. Alk is kept in check with a reactor. I have been doing ICP tests fairly regularly and adding whatever is deficient as per their recommendations. After many months of pure frustration tank is starting to thrive, now only time will tell.

    Sep 3