Parameters

[nick76lebanon]

Whats the ideal parameters for everything? (Nitrate, phosphate, iodine, calcium, etc)

 

[New&no clue]

Here is a good range, however, it is best to find what your tank is normally at and try to maintain it there. A good baseline is what your salt naturally mixes at

Nitrates: 5-20
Phosphates: .05-.3
Calcium: 375-450
Alkalinity: 7-11
Magnesium: 1250-1350
Salinity: 1.025-1.027
Iodine: .04-.06

I've seen thriving tanks where their numbers are no where close to these, so again it is important to find what works for your tank and go from there.

 

[Uncle99]

Yup, I like #new&no clues ranges.
The more these numbers remain stable, the more success you will have.

 

[ReefStable Verified Sponsor]

The ranges mentioned are good targets, though I tend to keep my salinity closer to 1.024.
I have an article talking about the parameter ranges I recommend, however, the key is stability. Try to maintain your aquarium at the same level. Which is why aiming for the parameters your salt mixes at is ideal.

 

[nick76lebanon]

Thank you everyone for your help