Home from work today; with a hot cup of bean as my muse, I'm inspired to post an update. I guess I should start by talking about some of the teething problems I've had with this tank. My intention was to create an automated system, making me responsible for only feedings and water changes. I’m very happy with the way everything has turned out. My interest and energy for the hobby is as strong as it ever was. This is my second tank and is moving towards its first full year of operation. ...
Updated 02-08-2011 at 05:49 PM by upster
Well, My LFS advised me to try the chemical - Stability; to Cycle the tank with and after a weeks worth these are the readings taken at noon today. temp - 80.5 SG - 1.024 PH - 8.0 Ammon - 0.00 ppm Nitrite - 0.00 ppm Nitrate - 20 ppm. I dont have test kits yet for Alkalinity or calcium... Am thinking that a 10% water change is in order and to see what the Nitrate comes down to???? or perhaps a 20%?? ...
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