New test results

motorslave · 11-05-2004, 05:13 PM

Did testing today and the results are as follows
Nitrate-0
Nitrite-0
Ammonia-0
Alk-170
PH-8.4
Salinity-1.026
Calcium-375
Temp-80
I just picked up Kent Tech-CB A&B and will begin dosing in the morning. I am very happy with how well this system has been maintaining itself. Once I feel confident about being able to maintain all the levels, I will start to add coral. Observations of water numbers or any tips will be greatly apreciated! Thanks

Robert

tims · 11-05-2004, 07:19 PM

are you going to keep your salt level at 1.026?
just remember that a lot of stores keep it around 1.022 to maybe 1.024...
so keep that in mind when you are floating everything!

looking great robert!
so how is the tank bussiness coming along?

motorslave · 11-05-2004, 07:27 PM

The LFSs here are around 1.024 to 1.026. But I never even thought of it from an acclimation stand point, great point! The LFS owner that wanted me to do installs hasnt said anything else and thats Okay since Ive got alot of windshield and dent jobs coming up and they pay extremely well! I think If I got into that, I would be very over extended at this point. The promotion jumped my hours up to 11 a day instead of 8.
On the reef side, I ordered an auto top off and PH meter today! Getting closer to being able to maintain a narrower range on my parameters! Im hoping that the Kent A&B will also help get my coraline to spread. In a week or two Im going to also get another thiryt or so pounds of LR and cure it in the garage (like you suggested Tim!) Then I will do the final aquascaping! Its coming along!

Robert

tims · 11-05-2004, 07:34 PM

don't you dare blame me for your madness!!!!!!!

sounds like a good deal on the dent stuff!i may have to send my son to you for some training inthe summer than!

the A/B should help.
one of the things i have is a hand ph meter. it is pretty good and a nice help to see what the stores keep there tanks at.
just think as soon as everything in the tank you WILL want a bigger one! hahahahahahahahahahaah

motorslave · 11-05-2004, 07:40 PM

Too late! I already told my Wife you said I HAVE to have more rock! She would like to discuss this with you. The PH meter I ordered is the hand held Milwauki!

Robert

tims · 11-05-2004, 08:25 PM

well atleast she can't hit me all the way over here!

motorslave · 11-05-2004, 08:39 PM

You think youre safe? Haaaaa!

Robert

btang · 11-05-2004, 10:37 PM

Which top off did you get? Also, which Milwaukee did you get and from where?

wanareef · 11-06-2004, 04:05 AM

If you dose stroteium (sp) it'll help with the coraline growth as well as keeping the calicum up. 1.026 is natural seawater at some places, but as mentioned can be a acclimation problem.

motorslave · 11-06-2004, 06:26 AM

Thanks Wanareef, Btang, I got the Millwaukee PH44 and the float switch is the ultra life both from Premium Aquatics.

Robert