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Fish Think Pink
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Hi Matt and Welcome! Glad you joined. Originally I used that API nitrate test kit too - I'd carry it around making other family members guess the intensity of color to help me be 'accurate' in my recording of value for tracking. Eventually I upgraded kit to Hanna Nitrate (they have low and high kit options - not one kit for both (yet... that would be nice!)).
Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. I started tank first then joined, so I'm still finding myself going back collecting pictures & updating historically as well as current state. Once you create your first post in your thread and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)
This is a good reference book type online article I still review:
The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium
This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is no...
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Thanks for the suggestion! I’ll try it out.Hi Matt and Welcome! Glad you joined. Originally I used that API nitrate test kit too - I'd carry it around making other family members guess the intensity of color to help me be 'accurate' in my recording of value for tracking. Eventually I upgraded kit to Hanna Nitrate (they have low and high kit options - not one kit for both (yet... that would be nice!)).
Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. I started tank first then joined, so I'm still finding myself going back collecting pictures & updating historically as well as current state. Once you create your first post in your thread and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)
This is a good reference book type online article I still review:
The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium
This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is no...
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Do you happen to have a Vette? I have a C6!
vetteguy53081
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Tampa Bay Reef Keepers
West Palm Beach Reefer
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Had and moving in several months and considering C7
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Read through everything. Started my build thread. Yay…I have a badge nowHi Matt and Welcome! Glad you joined. Originally I used that API nitrate test kit too - I'd carry it around making other family members guess the intensity of color to help me be 'accurate' in my recording of value for tracking. Eventually I upgraded kit to Hanna Nitrate (they have low and high kit options - not one kit for both (yet... that would be nice!)).
Have you considered starting your build thread? I found its a great place to document my tank's evolution for myself. I started tank first then joined, so I'm still finding myself going back collecting pictures & updating historically as well as current state. Once you create your first post in your thread and link it to your account, they will give you build badge (look left, under my ID)
This is a good reference book type online article I still review:
The Supreme Guide To Setting Up A Saltwater Reef Aquarium
This article was sponsored by @MarineDepot at www.marinedepot.com. Introduction The marine environment is one of the most complex systems on the planet. The aquarium you are about to set up is only a tiny sliver of the vast ocean, but it is no...
Sebastiancrab
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Welcome Matt!
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Oh wow that’s crazy!
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welcome!
Karen00
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Hello Matt. Welcome to the salty side and the community! It sounds like you're off to a good start. API can give wired readings when cycling saltwater so hang in there and feel free to ask questions if the normal cycling. If you started with live rock your cycle is most likely done. Live rock acts as almost an instant cycler but maybe give it a bit more time. Go slow, especially when you start to add inhabitants and give your tank time to mature. I look forward to seeing your setup. 
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Welcome to r2r! If youre near the hidden reef you're local to me as well. If you ever have any questions or need a hand feel free to shoot me a message!
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I’m about 30 mins from the hidden reef. I might take you up on that sometime. Haha
Manny’s Reef
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Hello and welcome to the R2R family. Glad to have you here.
Fish Think Pink
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WAHOO!!!!! Let me be among the first to say CONGRATULATIONS on your build thread!!!
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