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This is my first saltwater tank and any information you guys can give my is appreciated.
Specs:
-29 Gallon (picture of tank: http://imgur.com/a/A7NXV)
-1 600GPD Powerhead (aimed slightly down)
-84 Degrees Fahrenheit (in process of lowering this to 80)
-1.022 Gravity / 30 PPT
-Around 7.4 pH
-0 to 0.25 ammonia
-0 Nitrite
-Around 10 ppm Nitrate
Picture Of Tests: http://imgur.com/a/iV7ST
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-2 Ocellaris Clownfish (2 days old, picture: http://imgur.com/a/ViClI)
-1 Cleaner Shrimp (2 days old, picture: http://imgur.com/a/2kuTM)
-6 Hermit Crabs
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As a new salt water tank owner, I am in need of all help and advice. I noticed my ph levels seemed to be a bit low as it is recommended to have an 8+ ph for clownfish. I also noticed that my Nitrate levels might be a bit high as well. I have not checked for Calcium or Magnesium as they did not come with the kit (should I buy one?).
I am not sure how to increase my pH and also lower my Nitrate levels as I think they are a bit off. I also noticed my clownfish have been active at times but spending more time near the bottom of the tank and kinda swimming in place near each other almost. I am kind of worried, should I be? and what course of action should I take for the Nitrate and pH levels? Thanks, you guys are the best.
Specs:
-29 Gallon (picture of tank: http://imgur.com/a/A7NXV)
-1 600GPD Powerhead (aimed slightly down)
-84 Degrees Fahrenheit (in process of lowering this to 80)
-1.022 Gravity / 30 PPT
-Around 7.4 pH
-0 to 0.25 ammonia
-0 Nitrite
-Around 10 ppm Nitrate
Picture Of Tests: http://imgur.com/a/iV7ST
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-2 Ocellaris Clownfish (2 days old, picture: http://imgur.com/a/ViClI)
-1 Cleaner Shrimp (2 days old, picture: http://imgur.com/a/2kuTM)
-6 Hermit Crabs
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As a new salt water tank owner, I am in need of all help and advice. I noticed my ph levels seemed to be a bit low as it is recommended to have an 8+ ph for clownfish. I also noticed that my Nitrate levels might be a bit high as well. I have not checked for Calcium or Magnesium as they did not come with the kit (should I buy one?).
I am not sure how to increase my pH and also lower my Nitrate levels as I think they are a bit off. I also noticed my clownfish have been active at times but spending more time near the bottom of the tank and kinda swimming in place near each other almost. I am kind of worried, should I be? and what course of action should I take for the Nitrate and pH levels? Thanks, you guys are the best.