Nitrate results. Please chime in here.

[willbratz]

Nitrate results. Please chime in here.

 

[54seaweed]

kinda looks like its in between

 

[willbratz]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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