Translation on specs...

[defntleymaybe79]

I just ran a series of water quality tests...could someone give me an idea as to where my tank is and if its or is not in good shape..cheers
Specs:
Salinity 1.024 ppt (i know thats good)
Temp: 78 degrees (i know thats good)
Ammonia: 1.0 ppm
Alkalinity : Low-> Normal
Ph- 8.2
Nitrate: 10 ppm
Nitrite: .05 ppm
Cheers again for your help.

 

[cope787]

your ammonia should be at 0. everything else seems fine. try to get your nitrite as low as possible.

 

[karajay]

If this is a cycling tank with no inhabitants, then it looks about right.
If there are fish or other creatures in there, then your amm. and nitrites should both be zero.

 

[defntleymaybe79]

i expect my ammonia to be high because i believe my tank isn't completed cycling. Its been running for 3 weeks. Its stocked with 12 lb of LR and argonite (sp?) gravel... 4 shaving brush plants and .....a couple of critters :-/ Thanks for the help.
Any suggestion about lowering ammonia and nitrite...or just wait the cycle. I believe i have to ride out the cycle.

 

[nas19320]

I agree with Karajay. Also just so you know, salinity should be about 35 ppt, what you gave was a specific gravity reading and temperature plays apart in that reading.

 

[dreeves]

1.024 is fine...Nitrites and Ammonia have to be 0.
Depending on what type of tank you are aiming on establishing...you will need a better alk test...you will need numbers for a reef setup...