Have I done Okay? - Page 2

01rs25 · 08/15/2009, 12:10 PM

Thanks for the bump!

Is this the wrong forum to be asking these kind of questions? Would the chemistry forum lead to more conclusive answers?

01rs25 · 08/15/2009, 02:37 PM

So since I can't edit my previous messege, I'll make a new post... Tested the water yet again and came back with the following results.

They seem to be getting better but any help would be appreciated.

Ammonia: .25
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: 5-10ppm
Calcium: 400ppm
PH: 8.-9
Phosphate: 0
KH: 8dKH

Salinity still remians at 1.025

I did a water change yesterday, and will do another tomorrow. It seem every two days will keep down my Ammonia levels enough that it won't stress the fish out, and everything else for that matter.

Michael · 08/15/2009, 03:22 PM

not sure what you want to hear tbh, if theres ammonia in the tank then a dead fish or the biological filtration isnt working well, keep up the water changes and the testing and things will improve, also your ph reading is confusing to me, perhaps you typed the reading wrongly.8-9 doesnt make sence

01rs25 · 08/15/2009, 05:23 PM

Yeah, I'm sorry it was a misprint.

The PH seems to be high. Above where it normally resides. I'll continue to do waterchanges, but is there anything that stimulates the filters for this tank.

I know there are bacterias, and what not for freshwater. But what about marine setups. I purchased both live rock, aswell as live sand. And used all of the pre-existing water from when I cleaned the tank previously.

08/15/2009, 12:10 PM	#26
01rs25 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: B-more Posts: 52	Thanks for the bump! Is this the wrong forum to be asking these kind of questions? Would the chemistry forum lead to more conclusive answers? __________________ I just saved a bunch of money on my car insurance... By fleeing the scene of an accident. Current Tank Info: Reef

08/15/2009, 02:37 PM	#27
01rs25 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: B-more Posts: 52	So since I can't edit my previous messege, I'll make a new post... Tested the water yet again and came back with the following results. They seem to be getting better but any help would be appreciated. Ammonia: .25 Nitrite: 0 Nitrate: 5-10ppm Calcium: 400ppm PH: 8.-9 Phosphate: 0 KH: 8dKH Salinity still remians at 1.025 I did a water change yesterday, and will do another tomorrow. It seem every two days will keep down my Ammonia levels enough that it won't stress the fish out, and everything else for that matter. __________________ I just saved a bunch of money on my car insurance... By fleeing the scene of an accident. Current Tank Info: Reef

08/15/2009, 03:22 PM	#28
Michael NTTH Rookie Help Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Gloucester, England,UK Posts: 7,808 Blog Entries: 6	not sure what you want to hear tbh, if theres ammonia in the tank then a dead fish or the biological filtration isnt working well, keep up the water changes and the testing and things will improve, also your ph reading is confusing to me, perhaps you typed the reading wrongly.8-9 doesnt make sence __________________ Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club)

08/15/2009, 05:23 PM	#29
01rs25 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: B-more Posts: 52	Yeah, I'm sorry it was a misprint. The PH seems to be high. Above where it normally resides. I'll continue to do waterchanges, but is there anything that stimulates the filters for this tank. I know there are bacterias, and what not for freshwater. But what about marine setups. I purchased both live rock, aswell as live sand. And used all of the pre-existing water from when I cleaned the tank previously. __________________ I just saved a bunch of money on my car insurance... By fleeing the scene of an accident. Current Tank Info: Reef