Water change in new tank

[clowns]

Saltwater tank is 16 days old. Has 2 damsels and a crab. 0 ammonia, 0 nitrites, 20> ??? Nitrates..
It has been 6 days with same readings. Should I do 2 gal water change??.

 

[Spare time]

I would. But you should also know the phosphate level (with anything but an API or paper phosphate test kit).

 

[clowns]

I would. But you should also know the phosphate level (with anything but an API or paper phosphate test kit).

Getting phosphate test kit. Not hear yet...

 

[clowns]

Could I do change and add little bacteria, or no

 

[thereefhotspot]

Could I do change and add little bacteria, or no

I’d do a water change. Only take out water at this early stage so you don’t disturb the bacterial growth. Then adding some bacteria would be totally fine.

 

[clowns]

I’d do a water change. Only take out water at this early stage so you don’t disturb the bacterial growth. Then adding some bacteria would be totally fine.

Awesome, thanks so much..

 

[vetteguy53081]

Saltwater tank is 16 days old. Has 2 damsels and a crab. 0 ammonia, 0 nitrites, 20> ??? Nitrates..
It has been 6 days with same readings. Should I do 2 gal water change??.

while ok where its at, you can as it wont hurt

 

[clowns]

while ok where its at, you can as it wont hurt

At what nitrate number should I do small change..

 

[vetteguy53081]

At what nitrate number should I do small change..

when 15-20 or above

 

[clowns]

when 15-20 or above

What would be a good light for this tank..20 gal, 24" long, 12 wide, 18 high.
For clowns and anemone..
Thanks for your thoughts

 

[vetteguy53081]

What would be a good light for this tank..20 gal, 24" long, 12 wide, 18 high.
For clowns and anemone..
Thanks for your thoughts

Aqua illumination Prime HD

Noopsyche K7 pro

 

[Lavey29]

Weekly water changes are essential for new nano tanks in order to maintain balance.

 

[clowns]

Aqua illumination Prime HD

Noopsyche K7 pro

Thank you