Reeftanks6 90g reef build thread ( pic intense)
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Reeftanks6
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actually melev i am going to do another one right now i will post a parameters when done.
Reeftanks6
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ok well just gone done testing and here is the list
Nitrate-7.0
Ammonia- 0.25
PH- 8.4
Nitrite-0.25
I will be buying a better test kit in a week or two
Nitrate-7.0
Ammonia- 0.25
PH- 8.4
Nitrite-0.25
I will be buying a better test kit in a week or two
Reeftanks6
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Last test was right before i put the rock in and thats when everything looked good did not record them sorry.
Reeftanks6
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They are separate little test boxes but they are all the same brand i will buy a whole kit soon.
Reeftanks6
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My powerheads should be here on the 7th. What do u guys think of the parameters
Reeftanks6
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no sorry melev. I will post some pics though. These test kits are not very good though i need to buy an actual good test kit
Reeftanks6
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What do you think would be the est test kit to get.
RumLad
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The test kits you have may be perfectly good enough for what you need right now. It will depend on how old they are and how you are using them. If you are following the instructions, consistently, and they are not out of date, then you should be able to track the progress of your tank parameters. It's all about consistency at this point. This is where keeping a log of the results will help you out, as you can see how, when, to what extent, your parameters are changing.
If you must have some of the best, then Salifert is known to be a very good maker of test kits.
As far as your current parameters go, they aren't too bad considering the set-up. Once you get a little more flow, and the rock cures a little, we'll see how they shape up. That is why it is important to monitor consistently at this point, to see when the changes occur (ie - the cycle).
Question - Did you add any of the sand and or rock from your other tank? Or just use the new "live" sand you bought?
If you must have some of the best, then Salifert is known to be a very good maker of test kits.
As far as your current parameters go, they aren't too bad considering the set-up. Once you get a little more flow, and the rock cures a little, we'll see how they shape up. That is why it is important to monitor consistently at this point, to see when the changes occur (ie - the cycle).
Question - Did you add any of the sand and or rock from your other tank? Or just use the new "live" sand you bought?
Reeftanks6
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I just used the live sand that i bought i iam not a big fan of the the crushed coral and thats why i did not put that in the new tank. I will be testing the parameters again in a couple of days. As for the rock i think i will be adding a couple smaller pieces soon.
jcpatella
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Reeftanks6 - I've been following along and everything is looking great! I like your placement of the live rock, as well. You're a persistent guy, which is a good thing. Keep up the good work! When the tank is ready, I'm sure it will be beautiful. Thankfully, you have some of the best reefers around as part of your thread. Consider yourself lucky!!!
Reeftanks6
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yea i know jc and i really would like to thank you for your patience and your help. Glad your following along with the thread JC
Reeftanks6
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Everything is running great and the powerheads should be here tomorrow.
Reeftanks6
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Ok well the powerheads showed up a little early then expected!!!! here are some pics of them and i also got the pics for the test kits.
Test Kits
Full tank
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left
Box them came in
Test Kits
Full tank
Right
left
Box them came in
MR PALM BEACH
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Is that heater going to make it down to the sump? 
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