Saltwater tank

Adam10045 · Jan 5, 2014

Great link!

ks_reeftank · Jan 5, 2014

Def get some test kits. Not cheap api ones. Amonia, nitrite, & nitrate need checked.

Reefing Madness · Jan 5, 2014

? I use API for Ammonia, Nitrite and Nitrate.

Mike J. · Jan 5, 2014

Reefing Madness said:
? I use API for Ammonia, Nitrite and Nitrate.

Whoops. I use them, too.

ReefKeeper09 · Jan 5, 2014

I don't think API is as bad as some say they are. I personally use Hanna Instruments Checker for Alkalinity, Calcium & Phosphates. For pH, Ammonia, Nitrite & Nitrates I use Elos USA Kits. Either way though, I've experienced good results with either.

NanaReefer · Jan 5, 2014

ReefKeeper09 said:
I don't think API is as bad as some say they are. I personally use Hanna Instruments Checker for Alkalinity, Calcium & Phosphates. For pH, Ammonia, Nitrite & Nitrates I use Elos USA Kits. Either way though, I've experienced good results with either.

Agree

ks_reeftank · Jan 5, 2014

Just heard they not as good. Point is testing needs done . If api is good then im glad to hear that. So many opinions on brands on here

Reefing Madness · Jan 5, 2014

ks_reeftank said:
Just heard they not as good. Point is testing needs done . If api is good then im glad to hear that. So many opinions on brands on here

I agree. API for the minor tests they work good. Its normally user error on the Nitrates, as the bottles need to be shakin up for a bit before use, then the test needs to sit for a few minutes.

Dragonreef202 · Jan 5, 2014

I never used the salt water already for tank. I started my tank with live rock and bio-spira. Waiting a few weeks beforr adding fish. I did add crabs. I believe your tank is just cycling. Over time it will disappear. Hope nothing bsd happens to the fish. Just keep good eye on them. With saltwater it takes time. It's not a race. Be patient.

fishmaster818 · Jan 5, 2014

What fish will eat the fishes poop at the bottom of the sand

Reefing Madness · Jan 5, 2014

You need snails and hermits for that. This isn't like fresh water.

fishmaster818 · Jan 5, 2014

I have those and there not doing the job

Mike J. · Jan 5, 2014

Bacteria does it also; which I'm afraid that you don't have yet. In a mature tank waste or dead animals decompose in hours for waste, may a day or so for a small fish.