water parameters

[jimmyhong7]

Just tested the water. PH 8.4, Nitrite .25, Nitrate 10, Ammonia .50
I guess I overfed this week.
Should I test the water once a week with a 29 gallon tank?

 

[reefrunner69]

Should I test the water once a week with a 29 gallon tank?

at least

How long has the tank been set up? To generate that much ammonia in an established tank, you would have had to "REALLY" over feed.

 

[jimmyhong7]

The tank is setup since August of 03. I probably did overfed Wanted to see if Anomene eats.

 

[SquishyFish]

What are you using for filtration?

Also...I would suggest doing 10% water changes daily till you get those #s back down.

Squishy

 

[cookiemn]

Squishy,
wouldn't you think he should do a 15-20% daily? I would want to get those numbers down quick.

 

[jimmyhong7]

for filteration I am using LR, power filter, and a aqua c remora skimmer.

 

[SquishyFish]

Squishy,
wouldn't you think he should do a 15-20% daily? I would want to get those numbers down quick.

15-20% would probably do okay. The thing you have to worry about is bringing it down too quickly. There is an old saying "In this hobby, nothing good happens quickly."

 

[jimmyhong7]

One of my Clownfish just died.