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Hello I just tested my water today and could I receive any reviews on it.
ALK is 8.5.
Salinity is .026
I have 2 clowns, six line wrasse, yellow tail blenny and a coral banded shrimp.
it’s a 37g tall with 4 frags of Zoas.
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These are typical parameters below. Youre off to a good start. What ever you do, Do NOT chase numbers or try to perfect target ranges.

Temp 77-79
ph 8.1-8.3
salinity 1.025
nitrate < .5
phos < .04
Ammonia < .03
mG 1300
Alk 8-10
CA 440
 

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Looks good. Have you added any nitrifying bacteria at the beginning? That would be good if you haven’t already. I’m assuming this is a new tank?
 

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The tank has only been running for 2 months.
Ok. Should be pretty much cycled. I’d let it do it’s thing for the next 4-5 months. Keep the nutrients at a reasonable level (if you can). Try not to over feed. Manually remove any algae that pops up. Add a good CUC.

Good luck! :)
 
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Ok. Should be pretty much cycled. I’d let it do it’s thing for the next 4-5 months. Keep the nutrients at a reasonable level (if you can). Try not to over feed. Manually remove any algae that pops up. Add a good CUC.

Good luck!
Ok. Should be pretty much cycled. I’d let it do it’s thing for the next 4-5 months. Keep the nutrients at a reasonable level (if you can). Try not to over feed. Manually remove any algae that pops up. Add a good CUC.

Good luck! :)
Thank you, I let the algae build up on the glass for a little then I scrape it off and etc.
 

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