weird test results pls HELP

[AshevilleReefer]

Ok guys so I'm startig to dose my tak with calcium and Alk. I just took a base line reading and this is what i got
PO .25
KH 6 degree's
PH 8.2
Ca 840ppm
THis doesnt sound right to me. It seems the Ca is super high but I havent' been adding any calcium. The LFS guy said my ALk should be around 14. So I added some Alk.
I'm using BrightWell Aquatics Reef Code A and B. Is this good stuff. I'm also gonna add a bag of PO remover soon but wanna get the testing results on track first. Any suggestions would be great. thanks
90 gal reef
1 tang
3 chromis

 

[Anonymous]

What test kits are you using? Some are more reliable than others.

 

[Anonymous]

FWIW It's not unusual to have initially high calcium.

I think you will find the 800ppm will slowly drop over the next few weeks.

I would just add baking soda to keep alk up to about 8 degrees or so.

then when calcium hits say 400ppm or so start dosing calcium and alk (part a and b) equally.

You may want to research the diy two part also.

And make sure magnesium is around 1350ppm or so.

my .02

 

[rossbryant1956]

I am pleased to see the comment by beaslbob re: high calcium. I have just started my first tank and all my parameters are decent except that calcium is, I thought, way high! I am also getting readings in the 700's.

Hopefully I will see start to drop as my cycle continues. Thx