1and1/2 month tank

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  1. GuitarMan89

    GuitarMan89 Giant Squid

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    Look like it is at .25ppm. It's hard to tell in hand let alone via a computer but used to use these tests and the 0 reading is definitely more yellow. I would test again to check.
     
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  2. hectat2

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    Yes is 0.25 en ammonia Friday is wc time hope that go down I go to try tu buy a phosphate reactor
     
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  3. Corailline

    Corailline Super Moderator

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    Do not rush into buying a phosphate reactor. You do not even know if you need one yet. Let the tank cycle for a couple months, test and get a phosphate value so you know for sure. A phosphate reactor is not going to solve the common issue of a newly cycled tank having a typical algae bloom.
     
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  4. hectat2

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    Ok good to read that thank for the advice I really appreciate your help I put that in hold
     
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  5. civiccars2003

    civiccars2003 Great Blue Whale

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    typical in any tank.

    I don't think your tank has fully cycled. Can you get your lfs to test and compare results especially ammonia.
     
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  6. hectat2

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    Yes I go Friday
     
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  7. mdbostwick

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    I have used the api ammonia test and gotten an unclear result on a for sure 0 ammonia. I would definitely have the LFS do a water test and make sure you write down the parameters instead of letting them tell you "water is fine".
     
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  8. hectat2

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    Any ideas to make a sump for this tank? I have a cpr overflow box cs102 is twin drain and the tank stand is no big enough for 10 gallon sump.
     
    hectat2, Jan 27, 2015
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  9. hectat2

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    Now ammonia is on 0
     
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  10. hectat2

    hectat2 Fire Worm

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    Majano is gone take care of that with white vinagre
     
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