SarahM8722
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Hello everyone. I am in the process of my first saltwater aquarium. I am very open to any knowledgeable advice, hits or tips. I know patience is key. I am not rushing into stocking the tank. Here is what I have going on so far.
75 gallon tank. It has CaribSea live sand and 60 lbs of the dry live rock. It has been set up for 6 days now. I tested with the API master kit. I know not the best, just ordered a better quality kit. I have a ph of 8, ammonia is 0.25 ppm, nitrite is 0ppm and nitrate is 0ppm. I was expecting by now that I would see a rise in the nitrate or nitrite. Salinity is at 1.024 and temp is holding at 77.7 F. What’s everyone’s opinion. Like I said. I’m patient. Just want to know from someone with experience that I am on the right track.
Sarah
75 gallon tank. It has CaribSea live sand and 60 lbs of the dry live rock. It has been set up for 6 days now. I tested with the API master kit. I know not the best, just ordered a better quality kit. I have a ph of 8, ammonia is 0.25 ppm, nitrite is 0ppm and nitrate is 0ppm. I was expecting by now that I would see a rise in the nitrate or nitrite. Salinity is at 1.024 and temp is holding at 77.7 F. What’s everyone’s opinion. Like I said. I’m patient. Just want to know from someone with experience that I am on the right track.
Sarah
