Supersaturated Ca/Alk? Good or Bad?

[redneck]

I have a DIY Sanjay Joshi Ca reactor and have maintained my Ca at 400 and Alk at 12-13. My critters were always happy at these levels. I then replaced some media, and in the process fiddled with the bubble count. At few weeks ago, I tested my levels and found them to be a bit lower (380/12), so I decided to boost the levels with an additive. I had no more B-Ionic, so I picked up some Seachem Reef Builder and Reef Advantage (their two-part stuff).

Well my reactor maintains my levels pretty well, when adjusted, but I figured the additive could boost the levels better. I read the directions, and added two standard doses of each on successive days. This was supposed to raise my Alk/Ca by .25 (Meq this time) and 25.

I tested this a.m. at >16dKh (Salifert only goes to 16) and 490.

Is this a bad thing? The alk is almost twice what Seawater should be, and Ca is higher than NSW levels too?

The critters all look happy (a lot of SPS, a some LPS).

I'm wondering if I should try to maintain supersaturated levels, or get closer to NSW.

What do you folks do? (Especially folks w/reactors)

Thanks

 

[redneck]

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[Carpentersreef]

Redneck,
I would definitely slow down the reactor input (I have a reactor) and let those levels get back down. I think CA will start to precipitate at 525 or so, and you don't want that!. I have mixed up 2 batches of Instant Ocean before that precipatated, and it gets everywhere.
Stop the additions. Let things settle down.

Mitch

 

[redneck]

Mitch,

I wasn't thinking about anymore additions. I was wondering if I should do a 50 gal waterchange, or relax and look for SPS improved growth and coloration. The Seachem stuff boosted it quickly (I'm used to B-Ionic). Normally, I target NSW levels. The reactor is set to maintain my levels, not increase them. (I used the Ca/Alk additives to increase them, otherwise, I don't dose anything but Phyto).

 

[Carpentersreef]

Redneck,
Sorry for the delay, went for a GREAT motorbike ride!

Anyways, I don't think you need a water change, just relax, as you mentioned.
I dose B-ionic every now and then. My SPS are doing great with occasional additions.