Check this out guys day 2 cycle !

mch2o

mch2o

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Paramemters:
14 OCT 08 22 DAY
Calcium 240
Magnesium 810
KH 14.1
alkalinity 5.3
Ammonia 0.0
Nitrate 0.0
PH 8.0
Nitrite 0.0
I think I have good news also alot of Coralline is start to grow on the rocks. Lots on light pruple, dark purple, red, and dark red. The algae is going away.

Do you guys think it is ok to put anything in it now ?
 
emilaya101

emilaya101

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Sorry, couldn't tell you about all of that, you might wanna do a partial water change and see what that for those levels, but I have never tested that in any of my tanks, and as long as the ite, ate, and ammonia are good, I would think that you're fine, but I've only been in the hobby for a year, you may need to talk to someone a little more experienced for that one. just be patient. someone will help you
 
emilaya101

emilaya101

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BTW- if that "coralline" you are seeing wipes off easily, it is probably cyanobacteria, which is commonly found in new tanks, but if it's hard and flaky when you scrape it off, then you know that it's corraline
 
mch2o

mch2o

Member
Ok cool Thank you for all the input. I wish I could get someones in that has used that stuff.
I would like to keep my orange sea fan happy.
 
mch2o

mch2o

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Does anyone know these answers at all or have some idea ?
IS Calcium liquid kent ok to use?
Also what can I us to Get my KH and Alka. to regular ?
 
mr_x

mr_x

Active Member
if you add calcium, it's going to effect your alk as well. you need to use a 2-part additive, that buffers both calcium and alk. there is a product called b-ionic that works well.
what salt mix are you using to get those results? you might try a different salt mix and it might do everything for you. i use oceanic, and it seems to keep everything in line. i don't add any supplements.
 
jared_p

jared_p

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Originally Posted by mch2o
http:///forum/post/2795720
Paramemters:
14 OCT 08 22 DAY
Calcium 240
Magnesium 810
KH 14.1
alkalinity 5.3
Ammonia 0.0
Nitrate 0.0
PH 8.0
Nitrite 0.0
I think I have good news also alot of Coralline is start to grow on the rocks. Lots on light pruple, dark purple, red, and dark red. The algae is going away.

Do you guys think it is ok to put anything in it now ?

So what advice did you end up using to get those results i also used tap water
and since everyone has told me I'm going to be kicking myself and i think i am already just cause I'm expecting the worst,lol.
 
mch2o

mch2o

Member
ok WEll good thing is you really don t have anything in you tank right now right ?
NO rock or nothing.
IMO if I Was YOU man I would save up money and get an nice Ro unit and then start over.
By the Way what kind of salt mix are you using ?
 
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