NO3 Test reading help

[chipchipbro]

hey guys

I am struggling reading my No3 test and was wondering what you guys would say or read it.

Are you able to help me?

cheers!

 

[PatW]

I think it is on the far right. These color intensity tests can drive you crazy. So you and I pick adjacent slots which is probably close enough.

 

[chipchipbro]

Thanks, I would state no3 at 20 as per this coloration. But my po4 is kinda in check.

Only WW can help? Or should I try dose carbon?

 

[PeterC99]

Very important to read the test kits in natural light. LEDs have red hues that will distort readings.

Color matching test kits is also not a perfect science. After some practice, you will get good at noticing the colors in between the different color swatches on the card and guesstimating the appropriate levels.

 

[chipchipbro]

Very important to read the test kits in natural light. LEDs have red hues that will distort readings.

Color matching test kits is also not a perfect science. After some practice, you will get good at noticing the colors in between the different color swatches on the card and guesstimating the appropriate levels.

Would you recommend the Hanna No3 checker? But I am not sure if its worth since I dont test No3 alot.

Corals seem all OK, I just want to make sure no3 will not rise…

Same time po4 is more on the lower or maybe perfect side.

 

[PeterC99]

I don’t recommend Hanna NO3 test kit because of the expense. Your test kit is fine. The important thing is to keep doing the tests and getting levels down. Have you thought about cheap Refugium with chaeto to manage NO3?

 

[chipchipbro]

I don’t recommend Hanna NO3 test kit because of the expense. Your test kit is fine. The important thing is to keep doing the tests and getting levels down. Have you thought about cheap Refugium with chaeto to manage NO3?

There is no space for a refugium in my red sea max nano without sump.. therefore I gotta find another solution. Maybe feed less and let my skimmer work harder?

 

[Yazannreef]

Just stay consistent with your water changes. Your nitrate will balance out eventually. Just make sure to control your feeding habits and only feed food that is low on nitrates for time being!!