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I just cycled a new tank using dry rock and live sand.
Been up for 4 weeks. Finished cycling probably 4 or 5 days ago.
Did a 50% water change yesterday to get my nitrates to a manageable level (now at 10).
Today tested all parameters before adding CUC.
Temp: 79.3
Salinity: 1.025
pH: 8.03
Phosphate: 0.03
Calcium: 430
Alk: 7.3
Magnesium: 1170
Is that low alkalinity and magnesium normal for a new cycled tank? I would of figured after a 50% water change with reef crystals, they would be a little higher.
Do I just need to give it time?
Been up for 4 weeks. Finished cycling probably 4 or 5 days ago.
Did a 50% water change yesterday to get my nitrates to a manageable level (now at 10).
Today tested all parameters before adding CUC.
Temp: 79.3
Salinity: 1.025
pH: 8.03
Phosphate: 0.03
Calcium: 430
Alk: 7.3
Magnesium: 1170
Is that low alkalinity and magnesium normal for a new cycled tank? I would of figured after a 50% water change with reef crystals, they would be a little higher.
Do I just need to give it time?