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[Gtinnel]

I sent a sample into saltwater aquarium. com
Using their spot check test. First time I’ve done it. Figure if I have some high end pieces now i better watch my parameters

I didn't even know they did that. They don't test anything you can't easily test for, so why send in a sample. Just to check that your test kits are accurate?

 

[Gtinnel]

Riptide aquaculture requested some serious conversation on the thread for extra raffle tickets…. I’m doing it

It honestly doesn't feel like a chore when the conversation is something we're all interested in.

 

[Utubereefer]

I didn't even know they did that. They don't test anything you can't easily test for, so why send in a sample. Just to check that your test kits are accurate?

Exactly I don’t plan on doing this more than 4 times per year

 

[Utubereefer]

It honestly doesn't feel like a chore when the conversation is something we're all interested in.

Definitely. I just wish they would have started a new thread for the new giveaway

 

[Gtinnel]

I usually keep multiple brands of test kits for the major parameters.

 

[OrchidMiss]

I sent a sample into saltwater aquarium. com
Using their spot check test. First time I’ve done it. Figure if I have some high end pieces now i better watch my parameters

I need to do this too.
Tested the 55 yesterday, about to do the 110. I have some higher end stuff in those 2 now, also.

 

[OrchidMiss]

I usually keep multiple brands of test kits for the major parameters.

I need a new mag test kit. I only have the Red Sea right now, and not the pro.

 

[Fatmike92]

Riptide aquaculture requested some serious conversation on the thread for extra raffle tickets…. I’m doing it

yes they did!

ok but really how do you get it down? Lol

id like to get mine down as well but have ran consistently at 20-30 for nitrates

 

[Utubereefer]

yes they did!

ok but really how do you get it down? Lol

id like to get mine down as well but have ran consistently at 20-30 for nitrates

Someone suggested vodka dosing but it definitely makes me nervous
@zoa what

 

[tbrown]

yes they did!

ok but really how do you get it down? Lol

id like to get mine down as well but have ran consistently at 20-30 for nitrates

I use Chaeto but have to overfeed to keep it from bottoming out. Skimmers work but be ready to keep it on a timer if you start seeing it drop out.

 

[Digitalfirex]

Definitely. I just wish they would have started a new thread for the new giveaway

Me too. I definitely thought "I already did this" Like why am doing it again?

 

[ZoWhat]

I use Chaeto but have to overfeed to keep it from bottoming out. Skimmers work but be ready to keep it on a timer if you start seeing it drop out.

Chaeto and other algaes consumes a LOT of trace elements to grow.... one step forward, two steps backwards IMO

 

[tbrown]

Chaeto and other algaes consumes a LOT of trace elements to grow.... one step forward, two steps backwards IMO

Yeah. I didn't necessarily want Chaeto but my wife insisted!

 

[Digitalfirex]

Supposedly you have to dose to support the growth. Cheato grow is what I have seen be recommended.

 

[LeeLoo Lola]

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I posted it the other day, but here it is again. 3 months and I’m ready to go from a 75 to 175

 

[LeeLoo Lola]

I had high nitrates on my last water test. What do you guys do to reduce nitrate?

I test nitrates weekly and have noticed them creeping up slowly. I’m not quite as high as your situation. Mine were just under 9 at it’s highest. I try to keep it between 5 and 7. I rely primarily on automatic daily water changes but since the nitrates have started increasing, I’ve been doing 10% biweekly water changes manually. It is slowly been bringing it back to my 5-7 target.

I also have a felt roller which is a game changer. I’m admittedly bad with over feeding!

Not sure if I missed anyone that suggested it already or you’re already doing it, but wet skimming could help you out too.

 

[Fatmike92]

Drop today?!?!

 

[Fatmike92]

 

[Utubereefer]

 

[tbrown]

I just noticed that you have low ranges of nitrite And ammonia. Is that normal levels for you or did you have a recent death in your tank?