Water parameters: Phosphates at 1 mg/L, Carbonate hardness roughly 230 ppm, Nitrates at 25 mg/L, Ammonia and Nitrites both zero. pH is 8.4, Calcium levels are around 580 mg/L.
Considering these conditions, would they be suitable for inverts and a clownfish?
Are standardized tests truly beneficial?
Re: Are standardized tests truly beneficial?
Are you at the end of a cycle, or am I totally off?
I'm curious, are you using a phosphate remover? Those numbers seem a bit high for a stable tank.
If I'm right, and you are at the end of a cycle, I'd recommend doing a large water change and retesting in 24 hours. If your nitrates are under 10, then I think you're good to go and can start thinking about adding that CUC.
I'm curious, are you using a phosphate remover? Those numbers seem a bit high for a stable tank.
If I'm right, and you are at the end of a cycle, I'd recommend doing a large water change and retesting in 24 hours. If your nitrates are under 10, then I think you're good to go and can start thinking about adding that CUC.
Re: Are standardized tests truly beneficial?
Yeah, I'm at the end of the cycle. I don't have a phosphate remover, though. And what's a cuc - you mean a cleanup crew, right?
Re: Are standardized tests truly beneficial?
Just completed the 50% water change. I'm guessing by "clean up crew" you're referring to hermit crabs and the like. I've already got that covered, so no need to worry about that.
My main concern is the calcium and carbonate levels being through the roof. I had to make an educated guess since they were off the charts. I'm also a bit concerned about the tank's current. With a 530 gallon per hour powerhead and two filters that push around 565 liters per hour, is that too much for a 30 gallon tank?
Also, I looked into rowaphos, but it seems to be a UK product. Is there a reliable US brand that sells phosphate remover?
My main concern is the calcium and carbonate levels being through the roof. I had to make an educated guess since they were off the charts. I'm also a bit concerned about the tank's current. With a 530 gallon per hour powerhead and two filters that push around 565 liters per hour, is that too much for a 30 gallon tank?
Also, I looked into rowaphos, but it seems to be a UK product. Is there a reliable US brand that sells phosphate remover?