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Unread 04/04/2008, 05:28 PM   #1
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new test results here guys...help me out

Calcium - 300 ppm
KH- 2 dkh (35.8 ppm)
Phosphate - 0 ppm
Nitrates - 0 ppm

What can I do to get my calcium up and also the Kh? Tests were right on before adding sand...Should I let it cycle a bit more before getting too worried? Right now its just aroganite sand and saltwater (liverock will be added in a couple days its in the mail and so will the cup of sand for seeding)


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Unread 04/04/2008, 05:39 PM   #2
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I would double check your results. Your alkalinity looks way off. Is your tank still cloudy from adding the sand? If so, you might want to wait for it to settle out and test again.


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Unread 04/04/2008, 05:39 PM   #3
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oops, double post


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Unread 04/04/2008, 05:41 PM   #4
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tank has cleared up to almost perfect at this point so im not sure what the deal is, ill double check in a bit.


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Unread 04/04/2008, 05:55 PM   #5
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What I would do is mix some fresh SW and test it. If your fresh test OK then do water changes to get your tank parameter back in line. If your fresh mix does not test correctly, I would take samples to your LFS store to make sure your kit is OK.

I would want to get my tank at normal levels before I added the live rock. BTW, your tank will most likely go through another cycle (mini) anyway when it is added.


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Unread 04/04/2008, 05:57 PM   #6
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As I stated before the water was fine before adding the sand so maybe thats what screwed it up a bit, ill let it filter a little more and then retest it. Im using RO/DI water so i dont think its an issue with the water.


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Unread 04/04/2008, 05:57 PM   #7
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what is your specific gravity?


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Unread 04/04/2008, 06:14 PM   #8
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Unread 04/04/2008, 08:22 PM   #9
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you need to find out, i can almost guarantee theres not enough salt mix in there and thats why its low.


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Unread 04/04/2008, 09:08 PM   #10
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Also i would get the live rock and sand and wait for the cycle before i test the calcium and Alk. Most of the time there fine for the beggining. Get your rock in there,wait for the cycle then start testing that stuff. Also your alk is way off try testing again and check your salinitly.
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