Nitrate results. Please chime in here.

[willbratz]

Nitrate results. Please chime in here.

[54seaweed]

kinda looks like its in between

[willbratz]

Originally Posted by 54seaweed

kinda looks like its in between

That's what I was thinking I was hoping it was 20. I'm trying to hold off on a water change do to the new tank arriving next week, I'm gonna need that SW to help refill an established tank once I move it here

[Schism]

Yeah id say 25-30ish. A 50% water change will cut that number in half and i often do this if i need nitrates getting higher than i like.

[willbratz]

Originally Posted by Schism

Yeah id say 25-30ish. A 50% water change will cut that number in half and i often do this if i need nitrates getting higher than i like.

I agree, I'm just trying to "hold out" and use that salt mix (reef crystals) for the big "upgrade"...

[willbratz]

Ok just tested my KH after one drop its "yellow" which would put my ppm at 17.9 I'm assuming that's not to good since the book says it should be about 8 to 12?

[danbstrong]

Originally Posted by willbratz

Ok just tested my KH after one drop its "yellow" which would put my ppm at 17.9 I'm assuming that's not to good since the book says it should be about 8 to 12?

Ya thats way low 8-12 is ideal although my friend keeps his at 7 dkh

[Schism]

Originally Posted by willbratz

Ok just tested my KH after one drop its "yellow" which would put my ppm at 17.9 I'm assuming that's not to good since the book says it should be about 8 to 12?

I almost wanting to say thats nearly impossibly low. That would not be enough to sustain coral growth.

[willbratz]

Originally Posted by Schism

I almost wanting to say thats nearly impossibly low. That would not be enough to sustain coral growth.

But my Duncan hammer and pipe organ are growing, and have been.

[willbratz]

Guess it's time for some baking soda in RO/RI Water to bring it up...

[Greenpillow]

Maybe your tests have gone bad?

[willbratz]

Originally Posted by Greenpillow

Maybe your tests have gone bad?

Nah, I added the baking soda and its back up. First time I've ever used that trick.

[daney90]

Would using the baking soda to raise KH increasess your pH too?

[willbratz]

Originally Posted by daney90

Would using the baking soda to raise KH increasess your pH too?

Yes but not for a lengthy period of time.

[daney90]

Ok thanks I think I'm gonna be using the same trick too cause my KH is only 6. Waaay too low.

Thanks

[willbratz]

Originally Posted by daney90

Ok thanks I think I'm gonna be using the same trick too cause my KH is only 6. Waaay too low.

Thanks

There's a calculator online somewhere where you can figure out how much to use.

[bavass]

API test kits are not known for reliability and usually read high. I compare to a better kit if you know anybody that has Red Sea Pro or Salifert