Nitrite

[speedstar]

I know this may seem a new to the hobby question, but I figure only those here may test it to this extent. As a lot of kits test my nitrite at 0, but when I use a Salifert kit looking through for the smallest resolution I always get a tinge of purple so most likely .01 or below. Is this acceptable in an SPS tank or should I expect it to be crystal clear. I have kept many SPS in the past just getting back in after a decade or more away, and in the past i'm not sure I ever tested nitrite.

Thanks

 

[alewi28]

Times have changed a little. When. I first got into the hobby the norm was 0 nitrates and phosphates. I could never get good colors. The new norm is higher nutrients. I think most people say 5ppm nitrates and .04 phosphates. I keep my nitrates between 5-10ppm and phosphates between .04-.1 with no ill effect.


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[Nanook]

A tinge is not abnormal.

 

[speedstar]

A tinge is not abnormal.

Thank you.

 

[speedstar]

Times have changed a little. When. I first got into the hobby the norm was 0 nitrates and phosphates. I could never get good colors. The new norm is higher nutrients. I think most people say 5ppm nitrates and .04 phosphates. I keep my nitrates between 5-10ppm and phosphates between .04-.1 with no ill effect.


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yes I noticed that as well, but was looking for info on the more toxic "nitrite"

 

[alewi28]

Sorry about that. Misread. Not used to anyone questioning nitrite.


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