Very new to saltwater, just started up a 15 Spec.
I bought live sand, live rock from LFS and pre-mixed SW from LFS.
I literally just filled the tank yesterday (ik the cycling process can take a month or more) but just for giggles i tested the water.
pH 8.2
Nitrite 5
Nitrate 160
Ammonia 1
Is this normal for a brand new tank? I haven't dosed the tank with anything, just filled it. Do I need to dose with anything or is this normal and I let it run it's coarse?
I bought live sand, live rock from LFS and pre-mixed SW from LFS.
I literally just filled the tank yesterday (ik the cycling process can take a month or more) but just for giggles i tested the water.
pH 8.2
Nitrite 5
Nitrate 160
Ammonia 1
Is this normal for a brand new tank? I haven't dosed the tank with anything, just filled it. Do I need to dose with anything or is this normal and I let it run it's coarse?