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Old 04-11-2007, 07:18 PM
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how do you do it? mine is 600 i need it around 450
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What sort of salt are you using? Some salt has calcium already in the mixture. Test first then do the additive if needed.
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i added an additive, as directed.. then i tested.. oops i did it backwards i know, but now i need it to get back down. will it even out over time? or do i need to take it out somehow?
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Try doing a water change first (10%) and then see where it is.
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k thanks!
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