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Hi everyone, I am looking for advise on how to keep my new 240 gallon reef balanced. my carbonate alkalinity seems to need constant adjusting. adjusting with additives is getting expensive. Any better suggestions?
Also what is the best option for accurate water chemistry readings? some of the test kits are really difficult to read the results. (what shade of pink is that?)

Thanks so much,
-Steven

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With the reef tank torn down, my routines are a little out of sync. I don't have to worry about cleaning the glass nor much of anything else, it seems. Still, I check on my livestock and view them from above, and make sure all the equipment is running.

The calcium reactor seemingly sprung a leak, but after a careful disassembly, no crack was found. I applied more teflon tape to the threaded area, and have it running again. I'll have to keep an eye on it and see if it happens again. ...