Tank update

[JacksonReef]

Just a Quick shot of my new fluval evo 13.5 running for 1 week. Basically 'skipped' the cycle nitrates are at 0 and ammonia also 0. Kh is 7dkh good or bad just thought I'd show a pic let me know if you see something that needs changing thanks.

 

[Brew12]

Just a Quick shot of my new fluval evo 13.5 running for 1 week. Basically 'skipped' the cycle nitrates are at 0 and ammonia also 0. Kh is 7dkh good or bad just thought I'd show a pic let me know if you see something that needs changing thanks.

Looks great!

 

[JacksonReef]

Looks great!

Thanks much I am new to this hobby it says phosphates are at 0.25 ppm is that good or bad.

 

[Brew12]

Thanks much I am new to this hobby it says phosphates are at 0.25 ppm is that good or bad.

That is a little high. It's not going to harm the fish, but it can encourage algae or bacteria growth.

 

[Reefnewb]

Thanks much I am new to this hobby it says phosphates are at 0.25 ppm is that good or bad.

How are you testing them??

 

[JacksonReef]

That is a little high. It's not going to harm the fish, but it can encourage algae or bacteria growth.

Is it possible it's because the tank is only a week old. What can I do to bring it down chemi pure elite is in the tank it says it will bring phosphates down?

 

[Brew12]

Is it possible it's because the tank is only a week old. What can I do to bring it down chemi pure elite is in the tank it says it will bring phosphates down?

What test kit are you using? It could be your test isn't sensitive enough.
Normally, people like to try and maintain less than 0.03ppm (30ppb). You need to have the correct test set to read these low values.

If it is actually high, I would recommend letting it come down by doing regular water changes. Otherwise there are phosphate absorbent materials you can use to help bring it down. I wouldn't resort to those yet.

 

[JacksonReef]

What test kit are you using? It could be your test isn't sensitive enough.
Normally, people like to try and maintain less than 0.03ppm (30ppb). You need to have the correct test set to read these low values.

If it is actually high, I would recommend letting it come down by doing regular water changes. Otherwise there are phosphate absorbent materials you can use to help bring it down. I wouldn't resort to those yet.

I'm using the API master reef test kit.

 

[Brew12]

I'm using the API master reef test kit.

Ah, that one wont read accurately enough.

The Salifert test kit for phosphate isn't bad. I use the ultra low range hanna checker. Expensive, but I find it the only way to read test results low enough.
I don't know much about the other test kits on the market.

 

[JacksonReef]

Ah, that one wont read accurately enough.

The Salifert test kit for phosphate isn't bad. I use the ultra low range hanna checker. Expensive, but I find it the only way to read test results low enough.
I don't know much about the other test kits on the market.

So as of now what would you do if you were me wait it out or what?

 

[Brew12]

So as of now what would you do if you were me wait it out or what?

Yup, I would wait it out. If you start having a problem with algae or bacteria then I would get a better test kit. Otherwise, your regular water changes will be your friend.

 

[Reefnewb]

Ah, that one wont read accurately enough.

The Salifert test kit for phosphate isn't bad. I use the ultra low range hanna checker. Expensive, but I find it the only way to read test results low enough.
I don't know much about the other test kits on the market.

Yup exactly what he said! I use the same one! you can usually tell what your phosphates are doing by how often you need to clean your glass