Water Tests

Okay -
I have had my 75G running since 1/30.

I tested on 2/11/06 and my results were this:

PH 8.3
Ammonia - 0
Nitrite - .25
Nitrate - 0

and on 2/19

PH 8.4+
Ammonia - .25
Nitrite - 0
Nitrate - >5 (Looks like 0, but a little towards the 5.0 mark)

My question is - does this look like things are moving along? Should I buffer the water to get the PH more stable? It looks hight - almost a bit more than 8.4

Will I see any other changes happening?

 

looks like your tank is cycling, just give it some more time.

 

I am thinking it is right now.. does this looks like its where it should be?
Should I do anything else like throw a cocktail shrimp in there?
Should I buffer the PH?

 

i wouldnt do anything right now just like raven said give it more time.

 

I'm new to this. His Numbers look good. You must have a good reason to wait?? Why?

How long has the tank been set up?

I am waiting for some Live Roack from PA want to know how long cycleing sed: should take to add anything to tank. Thanks. Great Post!

 

He is still seeing ammonia. It's still cycling. Plus unless I miss-read it it was set up on 1/30. It's under a month old.

 

Thanks. Would you wait 6 weeks?

 

Yeah 1/30 its been running since.. only added 2 gallons of water since to top off - distilled water since I am waiting for my RO/DI unit to arrive.

 

Also- Is the time frame different for fish and corals. I'm pretty much planning on going with beginner rated additions for 6- 12 months.

 

I just started all over again with RO water. My first try 10 days ago was with softened well water. My KH was through the roof. All is perfect now. I only have the sand in. I'm waiting for Live rock from premium aquatics. They didn't have enough cured.