Nitrate Question

[TigerReefer]

Hey man!

Happy to report some minor success.

I was able to get some fresh air to the tank which cause a series of events PH related.

Temp 77.8
Salinity 33.5
PH 8.29
Alk 7.6
Cal 405
Mag 1210
P04 .01
N03 2ppm

I have my comp 123 but haven’t needed to dose because my alk never moved.

What Alk should I remain? I’m think 7.5. Then monitor it figure out how much it’s using. It’s gone from 8.6 to 7.5 in 3 days that a drop of .3 ml per day. Am I thinking through that correctly?

 

[Anirban]

Hey, those numbers really look great. Lot of people underestimate the importance of fresh air and pH. Just try to hold that pH there your tank will love it. I personally try to keep the alk at 7.5 to 8 max. This gives me a bit of margin with low nutrient or any sudden imbalance. Just keep an eye on that alk.

 

[TigerReefer]

Thanks man. I really appreciate your help.

World class dude.

 

[Anirban]

My pleasure. I try to help people with my experience and observations. Sometime its quick but sometime it takes time. I call our tanks are evolution in a glassbox and generally that takes a bit time.