New Reefer - RedSea Max Nano

[Prlopezc]

Thanks, I noticed that my Alk is kind of low (7.1 or so), and want to have it higher and stable before adding corals....but soon

 

[ebushrow]

Welcome!!

 

[tbrown]

Hi All,
New Reefer here, I started a RedSea Max Nano back in April 2022, let it cycle, and after a couple of months added my first fish: Pair of Black Ice Snowflake Clowns and a Purple Firefish, I also have a FireShrimp and a couple of Trochus Snails. I haven't added any corals yet, as I'm waiting for the tank to be stable enough. I'd like to take things really slow to try to avoid issues.
Thanks all.

Welcome to Reef2Reef! Sounds like you're off to a good start. Taking it slow is always the wise choice but it's so hard to do! Good luck and thanks for introducing yourself!

 

[flyingscampi]

Thanks, I noticed that my Alk is kind of low (7.1 or so), and want to have it higher and stable before adding corals....but soon

Have you compared your Alk measurement to a measurement of a new batch of seawater? If they're the same, your test kit might just be reading low.

 

[Prlopezc]

Have you compared your Alk measurement to a measurement of a new batch of seawater? If they're the same, your test kit might just be reading low.

I compared the readings from the Trident with the Hannah Checker and are fairly similar.

 

[flyingscampi]

I compared the readings from the Trident with the Hannah Checker and are fairly similar.

I use TM Pro Reef salt which always measures 7.4 - 7.6 on a new batch at 35 ppt salinity. As long as the tank is the same, I know I'm maintaining KH.

 

[Prlopezc]

I use TM Pro Reef salt which always measures 7.4 - 7.6 on a new batch at 35 ppt salinity. As long as the tank is the same, I know I'm maintaining KH.

I was hoping to raise it to 8 or 9

 

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Welcome to your new home for saltwater reef aquarium resources and fun! Welcome to the family! :D

 

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[Jedi1199]

Welcome to the Dark Side...

 

[MexiReefer]

super cool aquascape- love it

 

[tharbin]

Welcome to R2R!

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !!! :cool:

 

[ShepherdReefer]

Hello, and welcome to the channel.

 

[Jeffcb]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!

 

[G Santana]

Welcome to the Reef

 

[Fishy888]

Welcome to R2R! We’re glad you joined! I think you’ll really love it here. People here are friendly, knowledgeable, and helpful.

 

[ScubaShane]

W e l c o m e t o R e e f 2 R e e f !
Here's to taking it slow!

 

[SPR1968]

I love the aquascape and welcome!

 

[BlindGirlReefing]

Welcome to R2R!