Water changes and testing

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  1. SeaLevel

    SeaLevel Bristle Worm

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    Where should i try and maintain my ph nitrate and nitrite levels? I have a water testing kit and im not sure how to judge the results.

    ph 8
    no2 1.0
    no3 40
    amonia .25
     
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  2. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    Ph of 8 is OK

    Ammoni and Nitrite should be 0?
    Nitrate - depends on what you want to keep but for soft corals 10ppm or less and for SPS corals, less than 2ppm with 0 being the target for many

    is it a new set up and not cycled yet

    Steve
     
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