New to saltwater..

cstevend · Feb 2, 2022

Set up Bio cube 32 with Dr Tims One and only.. as directed I used all 4 oz's..
Water readings as follows..
salinity 1.025
Ph 8- 8.2
Ammonia 0
Nitrites .50
Nitrates 10
Thesereadings have been the same since January 30th...

What can be done to reduce the Nitrite level ??...
Thanks for your thoughts in advance.

Doug

Jekyl · Feb 2, 2022

cstevend said:
Set up Bio cube 32 with Dr Tims One and only.. as directed I used all 4 oz's..
Water readings as follows..
salinity 1.025
Ph 8- 8.2
Ammonia 0
Nitrites .50
Nitrates 10
Thesereadings have been the same since January 30th...

What can be done to reduce the Nitrite level ??...
Thanks for your thoughts in advance.

Doug

Throw the test away. Seriously.

Edit: Welcome to R2R!

Jekyl · Feb 2, 2022

Nitrite is not something that needs to be tested once the cycle is complete. Given you have no ammonia and nitrate present means your cycle has been completed. Once this occurs you probably won't need to ever test ammonia or nitrite again. I'd keep the ammonia test though for hospital/quarantine tank purposes.

shakacuz · Feb 2, 2022

be patient.

welcome!

Fred2482 · Feb 2, 2022

Welcome! May be your test kit. I always like introducing an ammonia source again to ensure it goes through process as expected.

Kennya · Feb 2, 2022

Welcome to R2R Doug

Wasabiroot · Feb 2, 2022

Welcome to R2R. There are some true Reefing Warlord Veterans on here. If you run into further questions on virtually any topic, don't be afraid to ask.

I agree with the above. I never test nitrite, even when I was cycling. Time and your biome adapting will make it drop.

Sean Clark · Feb 2, 2022

Welcome.

Billldg · Feb 2, 2022

Welcome to R2R!!!

Zach B · Feb 2, 2022

Welcome Doug

tharbin · Feb 2, 2022

Welcome to R2R!

Just John · Feb 2, 2022

I bought a nitrate test kit the day I put up my first tank. It's still sitting in the cabinet unopened. If you don't have a phosphate kit, you should get one. High phosphates can cause an algae outbreak. Zero phosphates and 0 nitrates can result in Dinos, which are often a real nightmare. On the subject of algae, make sure you check new frags for algae and remove it. Neglecting to do that caused me to get bryopsis in the tank. Try not to get too stressed out when things don't go quite right in the future, because that is definitely going to happen at times. Now have fun!!

Fish Think Pink · Feb 2, 2022

cstevend said:
Set up Bio cube 32 with Dr Tims One and only.. as directed I used all 4 oz's..
Water readings as follows..
salinity 1.025
Ph 8- 8.2
Ammonia 0
Nitrites .50
Nitrates 10
Thesereadings have been the same since January 30th...

What can be done to reduce the Nitrite level ??...
Thanks for your thoughts in advance.

Doug

Hi Doug and Welcome! Glad you joined. If Nitrite doesn't drop, suspect test kit is giving bad reading... I'd consider you cycled, but if you want to be extra cautious (not needed in my opinion) wait an extra week to consider yourself cycled. In that extra week of adding bits of ammonia that should continue to give no readings, your nitrates should climb. Do a water change whenever you consider yourself cycled (now or later). FYI 10 nitrate in FOWLR is great reading - wouldn't do water change just for that reason...

Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. I started tank first then joined, so I'm still finding myself going back collecting pictures & updating historically as well as current state. Once you create your first post in your thread and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)

This is a good reference book type online article I still review:

The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium

This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is no...

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PeterC99 · Feb 2, 2022

Welcome Doug to R2R!

Follow the recommendations you are getting here!

Schraufabagel · Feb 2, 2022

polyppal · Feb 2, 2022

Welcome, the best advice any of us can give you if your new to marine aquaria is patience. Check out the BRS videos and some of the great introductory articles on this forum bookmarked on the 'New to Saltwater' page:

New to Saltwater & Reef Aquariums? Post Here

If you're new to the Saltwater Hobby and have questions please post them here. So you finally decided to take the plunge. The only dumb question is the one you don't ask!

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