azfishgal
Active Member
Well, my very first batch of saltwater turned out to be bad. Was very cloudy. Second batch, from different box (though the same brand, Tropic Marine) came out clear and this is what my tests say:
pH 8.3
Alkalinity 2.2
Salinity 1.024
I don't have a calcium test. Do I need that for FOWLR? I ran the test about 5 hours after I mixed the salt in. So I was thinking of putting it in my QT now. I am planning on putting some lr (not totally cured) to help start my tank to cycle. Should I wait a few more days to allow the water to age before adding the lr or can I do that tomorrow? Oh, the lr is coming out before I put my first fish in and I know this will be a few weeks yet, to allow my QT time to cycle (I'm in no rush). Once the lr does it's job I'll put it in my DT. So does everything look good? I'm thinking my pH might be on the high side, or is it ok?
pH 8.3
Alkalinity 2.2
Salinity 1.024
I don't have a calcium test. Do I need that for FOWLR? I ran the test about 5 hours after I mixed the salt in. So I was thinking of putting it in my QT now. I am planning on putting some lr (not totally cured) to help start my tank to cycle. Should I wait a few more days to allow the water to age before adding the lr or can I do that tomorrow? Oh, the lr is coming out before I put my first fish in and I know this will be a few weeks yet, to allow my QT time to cycle (I'm in no rush). Once the lr does it's job I'll put it in my DT. So does everything look good? I'm thinking my pH might be on the high side, or is it ok?
