Is my test kit broken

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by Newreef15, Jul 31, 2009.

to remove this notice and enjoy 3reef content with less ads. 3reef membership is free.

  1. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2009
    Messages:
    2,052
    Location:
    Tallahassee Florida
    ok i set up my tank almost 2 weeks ago i have brown algae and a little bit of green hair algae but my test kit says that my amonia nitrite and nitrate are all at zero what is going on is my testing kit expired plz help???????
     
    Newreef15, Jul 31, 2009
    Newreef15, Jul 31, 2009
    #1

    2. Click Here!

  2. mikejrice

    mikejrice 3reef Affiliate

    Joined:
    May 24, 2009
    Messages:
    5,926
    Location:
    Colorado
    Your cycle may not have started yet. What did you put in the tank when you set it up? Live rock? Live sand?
     
    mikejrice, Jul 31, 2009
    mikejrice, Jul 31, 2009
    #2
  3. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

    Joined:
    Jul 10, 2007
    Messages:
    7,933
    Location:
    Miami, FL

    Which test kit are we talking about?


    Luna
     
    lunatik_69, Jul 31, 2009
    lunatik_69, Jul 31, 2009
    #3
  4. cdeboard

    cdeboard Montipora Digitata

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2009
    Messages:
    1,054
    Location:
    Grayson, KY
    Also the GHA etc could be consuming the nutrients.. hence why the are not showing up on your kit.

    Please tell me you arent running your lights during cycle... if so.. turn them off.. should help with your algae issue.. then should start getting readings
     
    cdeboard, Jul 31, 2009
    cdeboard, Jul 31, 2009
    #4
  5. Newreef15

    Newreef15 Horrid Stonefish

    Joined:
    Jul 21, 2009
    Messages:
    2,052
    Location:
    Tallahassee Florida
    its a 48 gallon tank with 30+ pounds of live rock 40 pounds of live sand it also already has 2 fish in it wich i added like 4 days ofter i set it up to help it cycle and i am running my lights but the cleaning crew took care of the algea and my testing kit Saltwater Master Liquid Test Kit at PETCO
     
    Newreef15, Aug 1, 2009
    Newreef15, Aug 1, 2009
    #5