Kalk overdose, HELP

[Ike]

Accidently dumped 5 g of limewater in 125g. Did 35g water change. What else can be done??? Calcium level tests 400!!!!!!

 

[danmhippo]

Ca level is not the primary concern, what's the ph?

 

[danmhippo]

PH over 8.4? What was the Ph before? I would continue do another 30% water change to bring it down. I was going to recommend dose vinegar into your tank, but figured waterchange is a safer way to do it.

 

[Ike]

danmhippo, thanks for your reply. I will do another 35g change in morning. I'm out of salt til then. Corals look good but alot of powder residue. What should I use to bring down ph. Will it continue to rise. What should I expect from here?
Ike

 

[danmhippo]

Large enough partial water changes should bring it down to the 8.2 range. I just hope your corals does not get shocked and start bleaching.

 

[Marcosreef]

The precipitate will subside in a few days. No lasting harm will be done as long as you bring your pH down to somewhat normal levels as Dan has advised.

Best Regards, Marco

 

[Ike]

Will making a large change so quickly, cause my tank to cycle?

 

[danmhippo]

Your nitrifying bacteria on on the LR, Sand and tank wall. If you have sufficient bacteria colonizing surface area and your tank has been established 6 months plus, large water change should not induce another cycle. Just make sure you don't disturb your sand bed.

 

[Ike]

Ok, its 8:30am and all is well , just checked parameters:
ph - 8.2
calcium - 350
alk - 7 dkh

Should I continue my normal dosing of kalk or wait? Thanks for everyone's help
Ike

 

[mgk65]

Carry on!

Also, you should boost your alk using a supplement to the 8-12dkH range depending on your critters.

mgk