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Marz
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Ok, so I am confused. I am using the API, so can someone suggest better testers that I can get either from Burlington all the way to Vaughan. I am also looking for any suggestions, etc based on my stats below.
The fish are doing fine, eating well, great little characters these guys.
I have been measuring my tank for the last 5 days. I added Dr. Tim's on Sunday, left lights off until Tuesday, skimmer off until Wednesday. Temp and PH probe used. The rest I don't trust. Here's what I have:
Today
Temp: 78.6 (Fluctuates between 78.4 & 78.9) - probe
Salinity: 1.026 (refractometer)
CA²: 460 (been the same for 5 days)
KH: 7° (was at 10° for the last 4 days - should I do a water change?)
P0â³: can't get a reading...not white though
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: 0
Ammonia: .25 - .50 (FW test kit)
PH: 7.94 (Probe)
Cheers, and 3 more weeks to fragfest!!!
The fish are doing fine, eating well, great little characters these guys.
I have been measuring my tank for the last 5 days. I added Dr. Tim's on Sunday, left lights off until Tuesday, skimmer off until Wednesday. Temp and PH probe used. The rest I don't trust. Here's what I have:
Today
Temp: 78.6 (Fluctuates between 78.4 & 78.9) - probe
Salinity: 1.026 (refractometer)
CA²: 460 (been the same for 5 days)
KH: 7° (was at 10° for the last 4 days - should I do a water change?)
P0â³: can't get a reading...not white though
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: 0
Ammonia: .25 - .50 (FW test kit)
PH: 7.94 (Probe)
Cheers, and 3 more weeks to fragfest!!!
in the long run depending on your direction you want to go, you should be good with just nitrate phosphate calcium alkalinity magnesium as those are all that matter, PH isnt as important because its one of those numbers that you shouldn't chase but can be helpful with diagnosing problems.
the red sea pro kit is what i use for cal alk mag and they make a nitrate and phosphate kit too, all well priced. salifert are top quality too.
http://www.redseafish.com/reef-care-program/reef_foundation_program/reef-foundation-pro-test-kit/
http://www.redseafish.com/reef-care-program/algae-management-program/algae-control-test-kit/
the red sea pro kit is what i use for cal alk mag and they make a nitrate and phosphate kit too, all well priced. salifert are top quality too.
http://www.redseafish.com/reef-care-program/reef_foundation_program/reef-foundation-pro-test-kit/
http://www.redseafish.com/reef-care-program/algae-management-program/algae-control-test-kit/
Marz
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Just thought I would give a little weekend update as this week has been nuts with work. Fish seem to be doing fine. Picked up the salifert test for ammonia and phosphates, and seachem for nitrites & nitrates, so I am feeling a little better about my test results. I am looking forward to getting my wp10 so that I can control the flow. Skimmer is working well and collecting gunk. Sundays will be my tank cleanup and WC.
So I thought I would show pictures of the tank as well as the little guys. They are much more comfortable and getting used to my wife feeding them. Will be going out and getting some of the pellets since we have only been feeding flakes...any suggestions on the food type? TBH I haven't checked online yet for the type of food that is preferable.
So I thought I would show pictures of the tank as well as the little guys. They are much more comfortable and getting used to my wife feeding them. Will be going out and getting some of the pellets since we have only been feeding flakes...any suggestions on the food type? TBH I haven't checked online yet for the type of food that is preferable.
Marz
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Yeah, it is pretty clean...lol...the great thing is other than testing, the family is very involved. The tank is actually located in a corner of our kitchen so they get a lot of attention from the kids.
Thanks for all the comments!
Poseidon - which NLS spectrum in particular. It looks like there is quite a bit. I am going to take the kids to pick this up today, and I think Big Al's might carry it.
Thanks for all the comments!
Poseidon - which NLS spectrum in particular. It looks like there is quite a bit. I am going to take the kids to pick this up today, and I think Big Al's might carry it.
Marz
Active Member
Picked up the food. Thanks everyone.
Quick question, ammonia is at 0. Nitrites have stared and no nitrates yet (will test again tonight), KH has dropped to 7 or 123.5, should I do a 10% water change leaving the substrate alone for now?
Oh and skimmer is picking up some brown gunk.
Quick question, ammonia is at 0. Nitrites have stared and no nitrates yet (will test again tonight), KH has dropped to 7 or 123.5, should I do a 10% water change leaving the substrate alone for now?
Oh and skimmer is picking up some brown gunk.
