first parameter test - please advise

[reeflooker]

I tried my first parameter tests using Sailfert test kit,.......... here we go:
ph 8.1 to 8.2
nitrate 0 to .2 ppm
nitrite .1 to .25 ppm
kh 10.9 dkl
alk 3.89 meg/l
ca 320
phosphate .35
ammonia .5 mg/l
salinity 1.0235 specific gravity
I have a 90 gal with dsb and live rock, no corals or fish yet. Tank has cycled for about 2 months. I have been adding live rock over time. I added about 30 lbs on saturday, rock was well cured.
comments please - Reeflooker

 

[reef fool]

Seems like it is still cycling to me.Ammonia and nitrites0. you need to get that calcium up also. should be at 400ppm. Are you doing anything for it? I use b-ionic(2 part). Also need to lower phosphates. Are you using RO water?

 

[reeflooker]

Ive just started using Aragamilk and I have C-balalnce(2 part) that I havent used yet. I have used only RI/DO from Kent unit.

 

[reef fool]

Try RowaPhos for your phosphates. It worked great for me and is completely safe to use. No adverse side affects!

 

[foulbrew]

Your tank is definately cycling, probably a small cycle from the live rock you just added. I would not begin adding any additives until you tank is a little more stable. I would start with a large water change (20 - 30%) and begin dosing Kalkwasser. The phosphate reading at this point would concern me more than the others, getting that out of your tank will save you some headaches. Goodluck.