Reef Tank water parameters?

[OceanBlue808]

Hi all! I am just starting the hobby and would like to know what the water parameters should stay at?

 

[EmdeReef]

Welcome to R2R!

I highly recommend reading this article:

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/

 

[OceanBlue808]

Welcome to R2R!

I highly recommend reading this article:

http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/

Thank you!

 

[Reab]

This is what I keep.

10 dKh Alk
420 ppm Ca
1350 ppm Mg
5-10 ppm NO3
0.03-0.05 ppm PO4

Stability is the key, you can have everything do just fine at a multitude of levels, just keep it steady. Also, the parameters vary based on the types of coral you plan on keeping. The wife keeps softies and hers will do best with nitrates around 25 ppm. If you make changes, remember to take it slow and steady.

 

[OceanBlue808]

This is what I keep.

10 dKh Alk
420 ppm Ca
1350 ppm Mg
5-10 ppm NO3
0.03-0.05 ppm PO4

Stability is the key, you can have everything do just fine at a multitude of levels, just keep it steady. Also, the parameters vary based on the types of coral you plan on keeping. The wife keeps softies and hers will do best with nitrates around 25 ppm. If you make changes, remember to take it slow and steady.

Thank you for the reply! I truly appreciate it! I am really nervous of having my tank crash bc of bad water parameters.

 

[SPR1968]

Hi all! I am just starting the hobby and would like to know what the water parameters should stay at?

You got some great advice already, so welcome to R2R it’s great to have you with us!