Reef Tank - Test Results 11/1

2 comments // Nov 2nd, 2007 // Prodibio, Test Results

Haven’t test water since 10/11, just under 3 weeks. Here were the results then:

  • kH ~ 140 (LaMotte) (7.8 or so…)
  • Ca ~ +450
  • Mg ~ 1300
  • NO3 ~ 10 / 15
  • PO4 ~ 0.14

    • So, I’m pleased to report

  • kH ~ 120 (LaMotte) (6.8 or so…)
  • Ca ~ +400
  • Mg ~ 1200 - 1250
  • NO3 ~ LESS THAN 2ppm
  • PO4 ~LESS THAN 0.03

    • I did do a 2 gallon water change before testing, hence the Mg, Ca / kH a bit off than my usual. But even after 3 gallon changes in the past, I’ve never seen NO3 or phosphate at these levels. Hesitant to attribute these changes directly to the bacs, but these are noticeable changes.


    2 responses so far, want to say something?

    1. eric says:

      great numbers logan! glad to see it working well for you. that acro looks killer too. what kits are you using? i just trashed my sali’s and will be getting some elos…it would be cool to compare readings. lmk.

      Nov 02, 2007, 8:29 pm
    2. admin says:

      I use Elos for quick checks of Ca, kH & Mg. DD Merck for PO4. Lamotte for kH & Ca, and salifert for NO3 & Mg. Kits of seachem for Mg & Ca, just due to running out of Lamotte / sali and having to buy them. If you’re planning on getting some elos, let me know. I’d re-order kH which I’m out of and I’d like to try their PO4. Elos has been accurate when compared to any other kit I’ve used.

      Nov 02, 2007, 2:36 am

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