Test Results

ballardboi

ballardboi

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The tank is now three almost four weeks old.
Here are my following results.
KH = 9
PH= 8.2
AM = 0
Nitrite = 0
Nitrate = 0
Phosphate = .25
CA = 560 (rather high) ( I did a water change yesterday ) Instant Ocean Reef Crystals
MG = 1200
I haven't dosed anything. I have LR and just Chaeto in my sump.
I tested the Ammonia, Nitrate, and Nitrates twice for accuracy, as my Nitrates were around 20 three days ago. After I got the high reading on the CA I tested again and got the same results.
My salinity has been maintained at 1.025. 79 - 81 temp, I get swings until my fans for my LEDS come in.
I still have the very large White Algae bloom, but it is white, not turning red. Can't wait for that to clear up so I can see everything.
I do also have a HUGE isopod population in the tank.
 
ballardboi

ballardboi

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Ya I have fans coming to help regulate the temp.... Really wish the cloudiness would clear up...driving me nuts. :)
 
pezenfuego

pezenfuego

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There is a really nice heater controller by finnex, if you are looking for toys in the future. It is essentially a thermostat. You plug it into an outlet and then you plug your heater into it. It turns your heater on and off for you by using a probe. Most heaters come equipped with this thermostatic ability, but this is digital and much more sensitive/accurate than most heaters. They aren't too expensive. Maybe 20 bucks. But I agree 81 all the time isn't bad. If you don't like that, add more fans.
 
ballardboi

ballardboi

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Quote:
Originally Posted by acrylic51 http:///t/393946/test-results#post_3506172
How close are your LEDs mounted to the tank surface......
They are 12.5 inches away from the water. This is the max height I could get because of my canopy.
Yes, I am going to get a therm control and use this. I rather have something more sensitive control my temperature then the built in therms on the heaters.
 
acrylic51

acrylic51

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Agree with Bang about adjusting your heaters to 81 to minimize temp swing.....A temp controller not a bad idea....I use and like the Finnex, but not super cheap IMO....
 
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