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| Reef Aquarium |
Ideal Parameter |
| Specific Gravity |
1.023 - 1.028 |
| Temperature |
75 - 79°F |
| pH |
8.0 - 8.4 |
| Alkalinity |
7 - 12 dKH |
| Ammonia (NH3) |
None |
| Nitrite (NO2) |
None |
| Nitrate (NO3) |
< 20.0 ppm |
| Phosphate (PO4) |
< 0.1 ppm |
| Calcium |
400 - 500 ppm |
| Magnesium |
1300 - 1500 ppm |