eye.guy
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It has been 7 weeks since I started my 95 gallon wave and I still get ammonia readings. I did put 5 Margarita Snails in the DT and they are ok so far after 1 week. Most of the macro I put in the fuge disappeared. Also most of what Is growing in the tank is in various stages of life/death, I believe this is due to going on vacation and the house sitter not turning on the lights for a week.
I know patience is a virtue but, will my ammonia ever go away?
Sal 1.023
temp 83.3 this am
PH 8.5
Ammonia .25-.50
145 lbs of cured LR in tank for over 4 weeks
1" -1.5" Aragonite sand bed
Refugium
Bermuda skimmer (pulling out some gunk, maybe 2 half cups in the last 3 wks or so).
LFS tested water with strips (I use drops) he shows ammonia also, blamed algae die off.
QT tank has same readings as I took 15-20 gallons from DT and put it in QT with a piece of LR from DT.
Do I need to do something or just continue to wait and test.
One more thing, I tested the RO/DI salt water I made and it shows .25 ammonia as well.
I know patience is a virtue but, will my ammonia ever go away?
Sal 1.023
temp 83.3 this am
PH 8.5
Ammonia .25-.50
145 lbs of cured LR in tank for over 4 weeks
1" -1.5" Aragonite sand bed
Refugium
Bermuda skimmer (pulling out some gunk, maybe 2 half cups in the last 3 wks or so).
LFS tested water with strips (I use drops) he shows ammonia also, blamed algae die off.
QT tank has same readings as I took 15-20 gallons from DT and put it in QT with a piece of LR from DT.
Do I need to do something or just continue to wait and test.
One more thing, I tested the RO/DI salt water I made and it shows .25 ammonia as well.
