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Parameter Guide

Below is a chart showing the required water parameters for a healthy Reef or fish only tank containing Live Rock. We recommend you use this chart as a guide and should be aware some species have very specific needs so you should always check before adding Live Stock.

We offer a full range of products to help you monitor and maintain these parameters.

Parameter

Reef

Fish Only

Temperature
23 ˚C to 26˚C

23˚C to 26˚C

pH

8.1 to 8.4

8.1 to 8.4

Alkalinity

8 to 12 dkH

8 to 12 dkH

Specific Gravity

1.023 to 1.025

1.020 to 1.025

Ammonia (NH3)

0 ppm

0 ppm

Nitrite (NO2)

0 ppm

0 ppm

Nitrate (NO3)

Less than 10 ppm

Less than 30 ppm

Phosphate (PO4)

0 ppm

Less than 1 ppm

Calcium

400 to 450 ppm

350 to 400 ppm

Magnesium

1250 to 1350 ppm

1150 to1350 ppm

Iodine

.06 to .1 ppm

.04 to .1 ppm

Strontium

10 to 15 ppm

4 to 10 ppm

Water Flow

15 to 20 Times per hour

10 to 20 Times per hour

Live Rock

Around 1kg per 8 litres

Around 1kg per 8 litres