Mt test results are in!

zxcv123 · 08-31-2006, 05:38 PM

Nitrate- 20.0 PPM (Salifert)
(Taking out the SSB soon so that shold lower it)

PH- 8.00 (salifert)

Alkalinity- 7.7 DKH
2.78 meq/ L
(salifert)

Calcium- 390 PPM (salifert)

How does everything sound ?
I havent tested for these Parms in months

theplatypus · 08-31-2006, 05:42 PM

Nitrates are fine, but the ph,alk,and calcium are all low.

Wiskey · 08-31-2006, 05:44 PM

I agree with Platypus, plus are you still using those BioBalls? If so taking those out will have a bigger inpact on NO3 then removing the SSB will.

Whiskey

zxcv123 · 08-31-2006, 05:46 PM

Its a soft coral tank, so IMO 390 PPM CA is Perfect.
Im working on getting alk up to 8.2 DKH slowely with buffers.
PH as well.
I miight start dripping Kalk again to help.

dobejazz · 08-31-2006, 09:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wiskey

I agree with Platypus, plus are you still using those BioBalls? If so taking those out will have a bigger inpact on NO3 then removing the SSB will.

Whiskey

I agree with these guys

They know way more than me about chemistry

Geoff · 08-31-2006, 10:49 PM

those levels look ok to me, but then again as long as they are in line with NSW i am happy.

G~