Just bought a new to me tank and moved it 6 days ago. It is a fully established tank several years old. I expected a nitrate jump due to the move but it's off the chart and I can't get it down.
Parameters are
PH 8.0
Ammonia .25
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 160+ maxed out test
Phosphate 3
DKH 12
Calcium 480
Magnesium 1320
When I set it up I used the original sand with a new layer of fresh sand over top. Existing live rock in DT and sump, I'm skimming and running a fuge with light. On setup day I used 25% new water. I have also done 2 25% changes yesterday and today. Also have carbon sock in sump and as of last night denitrate in a sock.
Everything seems fine but I don't want to start effecting the fish and corals. Any help is appreciated.
Parameters are
PH 8.0
Ammonia .25
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 160+ maxed out test
Phosphate 3
DKH 12
Calcium 480
Magnesium 1320
When I set it up I used the original sand with a new layer of fresh sand over top. Existing live rock in DT and sump, I'm skimming and running a fuge with light. On setup day I used 25% new water. I have also done 2 25% changes yesterday and today. Also have carbon sock in sump and as of last night denitrate in a sock.
Everything seems fine but I don't want to start effecting the fish and corals. Any help is appreciated.