High nitrates

[Radoi Florin]

Hi! I'm new to reefing. I have a new tank in the cycling stage.
Ammonia 0
Nitrites 0
Nitrate 50
dKH 24
ph 8.0

What should I do? Wait? I used live rock, live sand. I don't have a skimmer right now
it's the first week of cycling. The water is crystal clear.

 

[lapin]

dkh of 24 is not a good measurement and prob not correct with a Ph of 8.
Are you sure it is dkh?

 

[RiptideAquaculture]

Hi! I'm new to reefing. I have a new tank in the cycling stage.
Ammonia 0
Nitrites 0
Nitrate 50
dKH 24
ph 8.0

What should I do? Wait? I used live rock, live sand. I don't have a skimmer right now
it's the first week of cycling. The water is crystal clear.

I would recommend retesting your DKH . The acceptable ranges are between 7-12
What test kit are you currently using for your tests?

as for you nitrate issue I recommend waterchanges of 20% after the cycle is complete.