Water test results normal?

[GregJames]

These are my test results since I started the tank about a month ago.

Does everything seem to be headed in the right direction? I was told that it would take about 3 months, so this seems a little fast..

(29gal with 40lbs of live rock and 20lbs of live sand)

I use salifert tests, but I use the strips as a secondary also.

 

[GregJames]

No one...? Thanks

 

[drillsar]

heading in the right direction. 3months for a cycle? no about a month or less

 

[jlabeaume]

Are those test strips accurate? I have a whole bunch left over from my freshwater tank, never thought about using them for saltwater. Just bought API test kits. Just wondering cause they're a lot easier to use.

 

[lastpikd]

Are you swinging the temperature up and down like that daily?

 

[GregJames]

Are those test strips accurate? I have a whole bunch left over from my freshwater tank, never thought about using them for saltwater. Just bought API test kits. Just wondering cause they're a lot easier to use.

They seem to be, but there is definitely room for interpretation. I use them as a secondary to the Salifert tests.

 

[GregJames]

Are you swinging the temperature up and down like that daily?

What do you mean? I started out above 80, but brought it down to 78 and it's been there for a few weeks now.