Balling Mix a quick fix

The corals are growing quickly and they do this by extracting calcium from the aquarium water, gradually depleting it over time.

There is a calcium reactor in the filtration system that dissolves lime stone to replaced calcium used by the corals. Unfortunately the reactor is not quick enough. Calcium continues to decline and the water pH drops and now is in danger of being continually below 8pH.

A quick method to raise calcium and increase buffer capacity  is the Balling light method. Can replace or supplement the calcium reactor.

Just add another litre of Balling salt solution. May need to keep a closer eye on salt water parameters.

More reqular salt water changes may be necessary.

Photo of one half of aquarium

The aquarium has a few hard and soft corals.
In the photo far right is a group of large leather corals. It was originally one leather coral in another part of the aquarium. It was moved and sectioned into smaller parts that grew larger. These corals need regular pruning.

The rear aquarium glass has never been cleaned, hence the red coral and algae background.
Every aquarium owner has their own opinion on what should be included in the aquarium and how it is arranged.
This aquarium may not be to everyones tastes but I like it.

The tomato clown fish in the photo was introduced two years after aquarium purchase (1996). A tank bread clown fish. Very hardy.

Just a start

1994 the marine aquarium start year and still going strong.
The filtration equipment and methods have change over the years.
This Blog will detail the methods to achieve healthy marine aquarium,