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Lunchbox209 said:
No worries. Sometimes I read these things and I start to get threads confused lol.
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No worries. Sometimes I read these things and I start to get threads confused lol.
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reefrunner69 said:
Why do u have to divide by that number?
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Because it tests for a different form of nitrate and to remove the weight of the extra element you have to divide by 4.4.
I have verified it is at least 4 times higher than my aquarium systems test kit.
I have verified it is at least 4 times higher than my aquarium systems test kit.
kdpuffer
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that i did not know, you said that was for API kits? would you not want to multiply by 4.4?
reefrunner69
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If you read all the parts of the instructions they tell you to keep it below 40 ppm, seems high to me. API tests for total nitrate which includes oxygen other test kits test for nitrate nitrogen.
NO3. Vs NO-3-N
Basically you can adjust either. Using API keep nitrates under 40 or divide by 4.4 and keep them under 10 or vise versa with other test kits.
NO3. Vs NO-3-N
Basically you can adjust either. Using API keep nitrates under 40 or divide by 4.4 and keep them under 10 or vise versa with other test kits.
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reefrunner69 said:
Wow, who knew. I am thinking of getting the Elos test around Christmas, or before just depends. Anybody out there use them?
Billbug68
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Updates? I'd love to see some new FTS, maybe one with the stand too? 
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Rhino
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Billbug68 said:Updates? I'd love to see some new FTS, maybe one with the stand too?
Sorry for the lack of updates. Not been feeling well lately. No updates really to report tank has finally cycled, that is a big update. Have not felt well enough to go get my first coral. Will try to post some pics of the stand for you tomorrow.
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Sorry to hear! I hope you feel better!
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Rhino
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Well went to take pics of the stand tonight...and the batteries are dead. Will post pics tomorrow. Quick question though. If a tank is stocked with just corals how often would you all be doing water changes, still once a week? And I mean just corals, no shrimp, no cuc, no fish...just corals. (really just 3-6 small frags)
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Hope your feeling better! I would still keep up the regular pwc schedule if you can.
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Rhino
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Looks to me like 20 ppm. That is still to high correct? Did a 90% water change today. Have my first corals on hold at lfs.
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I am fixing to add my chemi pure elite and seachem purigen. This should help lower nitrates as well right?
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Are you using rodi waterRhino said:
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Lunchbox209 said:
Yes I am from lfs.
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They can help, but just keep up with the water exchanges. That's probably all you need right now.
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Gregcoyote said:
+1 just keep doing your wc
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Lunchbox209 said:
Wooo another saltwater mixing party in the living room....wife was less than thrilled when she got home last night.
reefrunner69
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Do you have a TDS meter? My LFS sold me RO/DI water that had a TDS of 90. Don't trust the LFS
