Water problem
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keep it around 1.023 i think but if you tested it right after you mixed it and it was wrong that's probably because (at less for me) it's off from what it will once it's fully mixed give it awhile to mix and then test it again if not then remove a little water from it and add new water with out salt and then test it
Good luck,
Nick
BTW what was it at?
Good luck,
Nick
BTW what was it at?
i added some saltmix (if u add salt into your tank it doesnt kill your LR right?) to my tank it only has live rock right now.
but its at 1.019 and moving up and down.
ok just tested it again and got this
Nitrate: 0
Nitrite: 0
ppm Total Hardness: 425
ppm total alkalinity/buffering capacity: 300+
ph:looks like 8.4 but might be higher -_-
anything else im missing?
and wat do u guys recommend on fixing this water problem?
but its at 1.019 and moving up and down.
ok just tested it again and got this
Nitrate: 0
Nitrite: 0
ppm Total Hardness: 425
ppm total alkalinity/buffering capacity: 300+
ph:looks like 8.4 but might be higher -_-
anything else im missing?
and wat do u guys recommend on fixing this water problem?
You should always mix the water outside of the tank. Never add salt to a tank with living creatures in it. A bucket with a powerhead and waiting 24 hours before adding it is the best way to do it.
Also, be aware that the swing-arm hydrometers are calibrated at around 78 Farenheit, so if the water was hotter or colder, the reading won't be accurate.
Also, be aware that the swing-arm hydrometers are calibrated at around 78 Farenheit, so if the water was hotter or colder, the reading won't be accurate.
my SG is still at 1.016-1.019 i pre mixed some salt in my bucket and letting it sit over night so i'lll added it when i get back from school.
btw i only have LR in my tank for now. hope the 1/3 cup i put in didnt kill anything -_-
the rock was semi-precured so its hitchhiker free so nothing died, not sure about the bacteria tho =/
btw i only have LR in my tank for now. hope the 1/3 cup i put in didnt kill anything -_-
the rock was semi-precured so its hitchhiker free so nothing died, not sure about the bacteria tho =/
I doubt the salt did, but leaving the LR in only semi marine water may well have killed a lot of stuff. The bacteria, and some hair algae will have survived tho'
You need to mix up 'normal' stengh seawater to get the alk on track. The easy way is to mix up the water to strengh, then add the LR......
You need to mix up 'normal' stengh seawater to get the alk on track. The easy way is to mix up the water to strengh, then add the LR......
Salinity: 1.024 - 1.026
Temp: 78-84
pH: 8.1 - 8.4
Adding salt directly to a tank is not recommended (unless nothing is in it, ie new setup) as you can cause salt burns.
Pre mix SW to correct temp. and Salinity in a bucket (If you are doing a large water change (25%+) it is recommended to aerate it for 24hrs)
Your salt mix should bring everything to where it needs to be... but that may depend on your water. I have to add a pH buffer to mine to bring the pH up to the correct level.
Temp: 78-84
pH: 8.1 - 8.4
Adding salt directly to a tank is not recommended (unless nothing is in it, ie new setup) as you can cause salt burns.
Pre mix SW to correct temp. and Salinity in a bucket (If you are doing a large water change (25%+) it is recommended to aerate it for 24hrs)
Your salt mix should bring everything to where it needs to be... but that may depend on your water. I have to add a pH buffer to mine to bring the pH up to the correct level.