Red Sea no2 test question

[kingston.buck]

No problem at all, anything to help. What kind of softies are you thinking of stocking in your tank?

 

[Montu]

I am thinking of starting off zoa's and xenia.

 

[kingston.buck]

Zoas are great, but remember xenia can and most likely will take off like a weed and spread through your whole tank. I've never had it but I've seen what it can do.

 

[Montu]

I will probably start with just Zoas and take it from there.

So my Nitrates are down to almost 5, probably around 7 (in between colors)

I think one more water change and I'll finally be in the green, then just check my Calcium and Magnesium before buying a frag right?

Or do I need to buy a phosphate test kit?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Calcium and magnesium won't be a significant worry in a new tank. They will reflect what is in the salt mix and zooanthids don't use them anyway.

 

[Montu]

Well then!

I'm such a noob...Thanks guys!