Tank Parameters - Looking to add coral

[CWalters]

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[fishski13]

I would say with those parameters it would be fine to add soft corals like leathers, mushrooms, zoas, etc. Plus nitrate is right on point for these types of corals. But if you are looking to add lps or sps, you will need to increase alkalinity to a better level as 5.36 is pretty low. The calcium, mag, and alk do seem a bit off as with red sea blue bucket the parameters stock are distinctly different. Have you tried testing freshly made water to see its parameters to make sure testing is right on your actual water?

 

[CWalters]

I would say with those parameters it would be fine to add soft corals like leathers, mushrooms, zoas, etc. Plus nitrate is right on point for these types of corals. But if you are looking to add lps or sps, you will need to increase alkalinity to a better level as 5.36 is pretty low. The calcium, mag, and alk do seem a bit off as with red sea blue bucket the parameters stock are distinctly different. Have you tried testing freshly made water to see its parameters to make sure testing is right on your actual water?

I have not tested freshly made saltwater. I will next time I mix a new batch. Zoa was my first thought of being my first coral

 

[fishski13]

I have not tested freshly made saltwater. I will next time I mix a new batch. Zoa was my first thought of being my first coral

Yeah if you have dirtier water they would be fine