Okay! So I've decided its time to set up a local species tank. For me, it will be species from the beach areas in NYC.
Today, I collected a NSW sample to test so that I can try and match parameters. My results are as follows:
Salinity = 28ppt. The East and Hudson rivers empty into NY harbor. And the mouth of the harbor is in the area from which I collected. So there is a blend of fresh water with salt water (brackish?). I'm guessing this is why I don't get the 35ppt I expected?
pH= 8
ALK= 5.6
I didn't test things like calcium, nitrates and phosphates. I didn't see any point in testing something like calcium as I wouldn't be collecting anything that relies on calcium.
So I will try and bring the tank parameters as close to the test numbers as possible.
Am I missing anything?
Today, I collected a NSW sample to test so that I can try and match parameters. My results are as follows:
Salinity = 28ppt. The East and Hudson rivers empty into NY harbor. And the mouth of the harbor is in the area from which I collected. So there is a blend of fresh water with salt water (brackish?). I'm guessing this is why I don't get the 35ppt I expected?
pH= 8
ALK= 5.6
I didn't test things like calcium, nitrates and phosphates. I didn't see any point in testing something like calcium as I wouldn't be collecting anything that relies on calcium.
So I will try and bring the tank parameters as close to the test numbers as possible.
Am I missing anything?