I need help with my GBTA?? - Page 4

hma · 11-11-2007, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Octoman

Lime water is calcium carbonate, aka. kalkwasser.

Lime as in limestone...

Not lime the fruit, don't add that to your tank!!

chicap29 · 11-11-2007, 11:02 PM

I get the idea thanks! I'm aloud a blonde moment every once in a while...

Octoman · 11-12-2007, 06:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chicap29

I get the idea thanks! I'm aloud a blonde moment every once in a while...

Those moments happen to the best of us...

Good to see you asking questions and and trying to do what's necessary to make your tank happy and healthy.

lcstorc · 11-12-2007, 07:58 AM

Here are a couple of links that should help you get all your levels in line. You really do need to find out where your alk and magnesium are. They all play together as well as PH. If I remember correctly one of the problems with Purple Up was that it effected alkalinity. Anyway here are some great links that explain as well as tell you how to fix.
Reef Aquarium Water Parameters by Randy Holmes-Farley - Reefkeeping.com
Chemistry and the Aquarium
Reef Chemistry Calculator

Frankie · 11-12-2007, 08:46 AM

Any luck wth opening yet Lynn?

chicap29 · 11-12-2007, 11:53 PM

Thanks, I'll definetly read up. And I'm learning a ton from this website!

I am going to the store to buy more test tomorrow. And keep you guys updated.

chicap29 · 11-13-2007, 10:44 PM

Hello all!

Ammonia 0
Nitrites 0
Nitrates 40ppm
Alkalinity not sure yet
pH 7.8
Calcium 420
Temp 77.5 stable for a month now
Phosphates b/w .03 & .1

KH is 111 (and it said that was good)
Alkilinity is 2.5meq/l or 7 dkh

I couldn't find a magnesium test yet.

Both of my nem's look good though. The green one just isn't as full (in tentacles)as he used to be and it looks like my maroon clown is double dipping b/w both my anenomes!

I think they are adjusting to the tank still and leave it at that. I'm going to work on getting my nitrates down and go from there.

Thanks for all the help it was much appreciated!!!

forestal · 11-14-2007, 07:48 AM

i would really suggest buffering your tank slowly to get your pH up and alk (both will go up)

chicap29 · 11-15-2007, 11:14 PM

Thanks! I got an Aqua C Remora- Mag 5 protein skimmer hooked up and an Ro/di filter almost hooked up so I will keep everyone updated.

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lcstorc Sunshine Reefer Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cocoa Fl Posts: 18,412 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: I need help with my GBTA?? Here are a couple of links that should help you get all your levels in line. You really do need to find out where your alk and magnesium are. They all play together as well as PH. If I remember correctly one of the problems with Purple Up was that it effected alkalinity. Anyway here are some great links that explain as well as tell you how to fix. Reef Aquarium Water Parameters by Randy Holmes-Farley - Reefkeeping.com Chemistry and the Aquarium Reef Chemistry Calculator __________________ Peace LYNN You can't change the past but you can change how you view it. A reef tank is like a racecar. The faster you go the harder you crash. Lynn and Franks saltwater adventure Lynn's 20g clown tank Lynn's 90g of sunshine Every 60 seconds you spend upset is a minute of happiness you'll never get back.

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chicap29 Bryozoan Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 49 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: I need help with my GBTA?? Thanks, I'll definetly read up. And I'm learning a ton from this website! I am going to the store to buy more test tomorrow. And keep you guys updated. __________________ Amber

11-13-2007, 10:44 PM	#52 (permalink)
chicap29 Bryozoan Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 49 View Gallery Karma Komment	I bought more testing supplies... Hello all! Ammonia 0 Nitrites 0 Nitrates 40ppm Alkalinity not sure yet pH 7.8 Calcium 420 Temp 77.5 stable for a month now Phosphates b/w .03 & .1 KH is 111 (and it said that was good) Alkilinity is 2.5meq/l or 7 dkh I couldn't find a magnesium test yet. Both of my nem's look good though. The green one just isn't as full (in tentacles)as he used to be and it looks like my maroon clown is double dipping b/w both my anenomes! I think they are adjusting to the tank still and leave it at that. I'm going to work on getting my nitrates down and go from there. Thanks for all the help it was much appreciated!!! __________________ Amber

11-14-2007, 07:48 AM	#53 (permalink)
forestal Torch coral Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Vernon, CT Posts: 582 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: I need help with my GBTA?? i would really suggest buffering your tank slowly to get your pH up and alk (both will go up) __________________ Peace, Dan

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chicap29 Bryozoan Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 49 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: I need help with my GBTA?? Thanks! I got an Aqua C Remora- Mag 5 protein skimmer hooked up and an Ro/di filter almost hooked up so I will keep everyone updated. __________________ Amber

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