Got some of my results ....Now what ?

[ewelch]

Okay so I just received the results of part of my first test . Now what do I do? I have downloaded the error correction sheet but I am overwhelmed . Can the experts help me figure out where to start ?

I guess the first thing I need help with is how to post he results here? LOL

 

[ewelch]

I'm sure there's is an easier way but here we go

 

[ewelch]

System details :
2'X4' shallow frag tank
Approx. 50 gallons with sump
lighting : 250w 14k metal halide (over driven ) with (2) 2' VHOs for suplement
Started 30 days ago with RODI and Red Sea Coral Pro salt
Light SPS load at the moment

 

[Keithcorals]

I can't see the results and would really like to if you could try to post them again it would help to know what's going on in your tank and also help with what looks like a trind with Red Sea coral pro salt
Thanks

 

[ewelch]

I can't see the results and would really like to if you could try to post them again it would help to know what's going on in your tank and also help with what looks like a trind with Red Sea coral pro salt
Thanks

I wish I could. I have contacted Triton to see if they can help me . There is a button at he bottom of my results to share the results. But it does not seem to work. Maybe Triton can help me out and I will try to repost.

As for now I have ordered some Tropic Marin Pro and I a going to start a water change schedule .

 

[ewelch]

Can anyone tell me how I can post a PDF ?

 

[Keithcorals]

I have no idea how to post a PDF. I tried and couldn't figure it out so what I did was take a screen shot and then posted the pics of my results using photo bucket

 

[Sangheili]

Very interested in seeing your RSCP results. Have you dosed ANYTHING in this tank other then the salt mix? What foods? What filter media if any?

Basically if there is anything that has touched that water other then your hands and Red Sea salt let us know

 

[ewelch]

 

[ewelch]

That's better .

Nothing has been added to the system since it was first filled other than Rodi for top off .
I am running BRS Rox carbon and PO4x4x passively in the sump.

I guess what concearns me the most is the elevated levels of Sn.

Any one have experience with poly filter ? Can it reremove Sn?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

I don't know if a polyfilter will remove tin at that level, or whether that level is a problem to begin with. I expect it is worth a try, if lowering it is a significant goal, but I'm not sure I'd bother if everything seems fine.

There really is not yet any database to say what levels of these unusual ions are problematic, especially since we do not know what forms it is taking in reef aquaria.

Water changes with a different salt mix may help. I don't know if RSCP has elevated tin, or if there is another source, but at least a few other mixes do not seem to have it.

Someone suggested some types of glass might have it, but I do not know.

 

[Diesel]

Thanks for sharing your test results.
I would say if your system don't show any negative signs just do some WC, maybe twice a week 5 gallon.
In that case you don't set off any # fast, you just improve them.
I'm using too the TM, reason for that is it's not so high on ALK about 8 in the high range.
Cause I'm using full Zeo I don't want my ALK to high, RSCP is running over 10 as I used it before on my old setup.

 

[ewelch]

Thanks for the replies guys . Not sure if I should worry about the Sn or not . Just seems higher than most I've seen .

I am going to start with some small and regular changes with the new salt and re test in a month .

Diesel , do you use the TM pro or regular TM ? I've been trying to find a salt with a sub 9 alk ....RSCP ain't it .

 

[ebushrow]

am I the only one wondering why there are SPS in a 30 day old tank?

 

[ewelch]

am I the only one wondering why there are SPS in a 30 day old tank?

yes SPS in a 30 day old FRAG TANK, thank you for your help .

 

[ebushrow]

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