Water parameters

[Ramon84]

These are my test from today my alk is lower than usual not really sure was going to complete another water change to see any advice anyone can offer would be great.
Thank you in advance fellow reefers !!!

 

[Ramon84]

Kh 6.7(usually at 8-10)

Phosphate 0.03 ppm

Nitrate 11.7 ppm

Salinity 1.026

Calcium 440 ppm

Temp 78 *F

Everything else beside nitrate is stable without any changes

 

[kevgib67]

Kh 6.7(usually at 8-10)

Phosphate 0.03 ppm

Nitrate 11.7 ppm

Salinity 1.026

Calcium 440 ppm

Temp 78 *F

Everything else beside nitrate is stable without any changes

Kh fluctuates during the day due to photosynthesis and carbon uptake. This is normal try testing it at a different time of day. I would get you phosphate up to.05-.1, your nitrate is fine.

 

[Ramon84]

Ok will try this thank you for the advice!

 

[BryanM]

Ok will try this thank you for the advice!

If you test fairly often and its usually 8-10, this might be a test error too.