Nitrate spike from sand transfer

Discussion in 'Sand' started by 90_Berlin_joe, Sep 17, 2005.

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  1. 90_Berlin_joe

    90_Berlin_joe Fire Shrimp

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    since my display has been doing so well i decided to take some of the sand, water and rock from it and start over in my nano12gl DX. did a 50% water change added a 8pds of rock and about 2 pds of sand. Water levels were perfect in the 90gal, however just tested my nano and i have a Nitrate spike out the roof. What could have caused this? Do i do another water change. Have not checked alkalinity or Calcium but here are the other level. Only thing in the tank is a hermit crab.

    ph 82
    am 0
    nitrite 0
    salinity 30
    gravity 1.022.
     
    90_Berlin_joe, Sep 17, 2005
    90_Berlin_joe, Sep 17, 2005
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  2. Birdlady

    Birdlady Finback Whale

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    Probably just a mini cycle...is it new rock? or from your 90?

    What is the nitrate reading?
     
    Birdlady, Sep 17, 2005
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  3. 90_Berlin_joe

    90_Berlin_joe Fire Shrimp

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    The rock, water and sand was from my 90gal. Nirtrate reading was between 40 and 80. My hermit crab seems to be doing well though.
     
    90_Berlin_joe, Sep 18, 2005
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  4. Area 51 Exotics

    Area 51 Exotics 3reef Sponsor

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    What does the water on your display check out at? Like BL said it might be a mini cycle. If your still having problems I would try a different test kit.
     
    Area 51 Exotics, Sep 18, 2005
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