Post your parameters - BE HONEST THREAD

[Smorgishborg]

Alk 10.2
Calcium 400
Mag ~1200
Nitrate <5 using api that reads 0 so assuming less than 5 or so
Specific grav 1.027
Need to get a phosphate tester but no algae growth so I assume ok

 

[pjgazmen]

just gonna follow on this one as i have tested my parameters in while,

 

[DancingShark]

Btw. Can anyone weigh in on this color on the salifert pH test. I have no idea how to read this. I’m on 8?

Just a fyi. That's not how you read that test kit. You have to read it from above. With the sample sitting on the white background. Try not to cast a shadow. What I do is I get half of the sample on the white and the other half over the color chart.
The closest matching color will blend into the color of your results if that makes sense.

 

[IslandLifeReef]

OK, here it goes,

Alk - 7.8
Cal - 435
Mag - 1350
NO3 - 0.5 - 1 ppm (low, but I feed constantly. Only running a skimmer for nutrient control.)
PO4 - 0.03
Temp - 78 - 79.5
Sg - 1.027 (a little high, it crept up over several months. Slowly bringing it down a little. Everything looks good at this higher Sg. Just want to bring it down to give me some room for error.)
Ph - Never have tested for this.

 

[joeyamador]

All started from single heads, 8-11 months ago. :rolleyes:

:)

 

[ScottR]

Just a fyi. That's not how you read that test kit. You have to read it from above. With the sample sitting on the white background. Try not to cast a shadow. What I do is I get half of the sample on the white and the other half over the color chart.
The closest matching color will blend into the color of your results if that makes sense.

I don’t know. My Salifert kit says “compare colors by looking through the side” I don’t believe you look through the top.

 

[joeyamador]

I don’t know. My Salifert kit says “compare colors by looking through the side” I don’t believe you look through the top.

If I'm not mistaken you look at the top with the nyos and redsea test.. I look through the side on salifert too.

 

[DancingShark]

Umm. Mine says top. Wierd. How old is your test kit?

My phosphate one is looking from above as well.

 

[joeyamador]

Umm. Mine says top. Wierd. How old is your test kit?

My phosphate one is looking from above as well.

Is it newer? Mine is about 8 months +/- old..

 

[ss30]

Ammonia 2
Nitrate 2
Nitrite .2

 

[ylreefer]

Tank is only 6ish weeks old so early days. Was a transfer from my nano. Here's mine

 

[RMS18]

As of last night:

Salinity - 35ppm - Milwakee- I like to check the day before a w/c
Alk -9.2 - Hanna
Cal-450 - Red Sea
Mag-1480 - Red Sea
Po4 - .03 -Hanna
Po3 - 5 -Nyos
Ph- Ranges from 7.8-7.9 (Apex) Since carbon dosing I can't get about 8 anymore so I may try a scrubber. I used to be 8.1- 8.3

 

[Reefer1978]

My results from a few weeks ago:

PO4 - 0.16
NO3 - 100
pH 8 - 7.99 - 8.2 daily swing
Alk 7.8
Ca 450
Mg 1350

 

[Nicholas Dushynsky]

Phosphates are tricky. You may have them when you think you don’t. But you may also have none. ;Blackeye

My sps that died took it to the grave with them I think. They grew really well and fast then paled and slowly starved themselves. I need more fish waste in my tank, good excuse to buy more fish.

 

[Nicholas Dushynsky]

All started from single heads, 8-11 months ago. :rolleyes:

I cannot keep acans at all tried twice now and they just get smaller and die off.

 

[watdachuck]

Here are my results from early May. I just sent out samples to see if the biopellet reactor I re-installed is having a positive effect on phosphates.

The iodine result has me perplexed. If it really is that high it hasnt killed any invertebrates yet.

 

[ScottR]

Umm. Mine says top. Wierd. How old is your test kit?

My phosphate one is looking from above as well.

Oddly mine asks for 5mL water and 6 drops. Expires in June 2020

My salifert NO3 is top view but side view for a more concentrated sample.

 

[ScottR]

Tank is only 6ish weeks old so early days. Was a transfer from my nano. Here's mine

@ylreefer - I was just at your house last week or so? I know your parameters. Let me add a pinch of salt and see how your stuff holds up :p

 

[ylreefer]

@ylreefer - I was just at your house last week or so? I know your parameters. Let me add a pinch of salt and see how your stuff holds up [emoji14]

[emoji23]. Just to show everyone els how honest I am lol

 

[ScottR]

[emoji23]. Just to show everyone els how honest I am lol

Next time you go to the kitchen to grab me a drink, I’m gonna pee in your sump ;Hilarious