Thoughts on Tank Parameters!

[Reeferburns]

Hi, I just was wondering if everyone thinks my levels are okay? The reason I ask is because my birds nest polyps went away today for the first time in 3 months of having it which is weird because I’ve noticed significant growth in the three months of having it so I’m confused. I have about 15 other types of corals in the tank doing fine.

 

[MERKEY]

What is your phos and nitrates?

Any changes or big swings in parameters?

 

[roc1hmr]

Do you have no3 n po4 parameters?

 

[Reeferburns]

What is your phos and nitrates?

Any changes or big swings in parameters?

So yesterday day my alk was 8.4 ive used a Red Sea phos tester and I’m getting a zero reading. I’m doing it step by step but I think I’m going to buy a hanna tomorrow for phos.

 

[Reeferburns]

Do you have no3 n po4 parameters?

Yesterday day I checked my No3 and I’m getting a zero reading.

 

[MERKEY]

If you are 0 on both corals will be un happy.

There are different ways to bring them up.

Feeding is one...there are also nitrate and phos additives that you can use.

 

[roc1hmr]

Yesterday day I checked my No3 and I’m getting a zero reading.

Yeah seems they’re a little low. I suggest Hannah for No3 n Po4 tests. Red Sea for alk, cal, n mag, for the other tests. I’ve had Red Sea tests for No3 & Po4 n Hannah IMO are a little more precise.