The Magic is in the water

32Bit_Fish · 02-05-2007, 08:58 AM

As some of you have been reading my previous post regarding the ammonia rise in my tank. I tested water again and realized the Ammonia n Nitrite had dropped to zero after almost a week of ammonia presence in the water.

Then I did a 60% w/c yesterday afternoon... I couldn't believe how beautiful my corals turned into after that w/c. The change was so instant and rapidly.
The tenacles of my frogspawn is showing bright color and they seem have waxed a little.

Now I have nitrate reading of 3 PPM.

What a difference that the clean water can make..

I just want to share this with you guys and thanks to everyone who helped me before. I am just very pleased and excited right now.

Thanks for reading..

blue_eyes53813 · 02-05-2007, 09:05 AM

congratulations...

lcstorc · 02-05-2007, 09:24 AM

Good job!
"Dilution is the solution for polution"

boozeman · 02-05-2007, 09:44 AM

keep up the good work

Dentoid · 02-05-2007, 09:45 AM

Lesson learned Grasshopper. Keep up the good work!

32Bit_Fish · 02-05-2007, 09:54 AM

Thanks guys..

Hopefully I will not see another mini cycle in my tank.. I guess it won't happen as long as I don't add any live stock in the tank, correct?

Dentoid · 02-05-2007, 10:53 AM

It could if something dies or if you are overfeeding. Ammonia testing can be used to alert you that something is wrong. If you are going along with 0 ammonia readings, not adding new live stock, and all of a sudden the ammonia spikes, that is a warning that something is wrong and requires further investigation.

32Bit_Fish · 02-05-2007, 11:12 AM

Do you think I can slow down the water testings? I've been testing my water daily since the day I set up the tank, sometimes I test the water twice a day (in the morning n before I go to bed).

As the tank getting older, it gets a little more stable?

Also the corals are probably the best water quality indicator.. The water quality is bad when the corals are not fully extended..

I'm thinking about test the water every other day..

Dentoid · 02-05-2007, 11:45 AM

No problem. It's best to keep a running log or excel spread sheet of your water parameter readings. That way you will have a history of your water chemistry. You will also be able to see trends, in your water chem. and ultimately be able to more accurately predict what causes water chem. changes in your particular tank. Know your water.

Eventually, you can go to once a week, then once a month testing, when your tank is fully stocked and stable. This varies for everyone depending on tank size, bioload and maturation.

lgerold · 02-05-2007, 11:59 AM

Wonderful! What a relief for you!

saltwaterfarm · 02-05-2007, 12:03 PM

Glad you got it under control!!!

32Bit_Fish · 02-05-2007, 12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dentoid

No problem. It's best to keep a running log or excel spread sheet of your water parameter readings. That way you will have a history of your water chemistry. You will also be able to see trends, in your water chem. and ultimately be able to more accurately predict what causes water chem. changes in your particular tank. Know your water.

Eventually, you can go to once a week, then once a month testing, when your tank is fully stocked and stable. This varies for everyone depending on tank size, bioload and maturation.

Thanks Dentoid,

I am going to add couple snails.. 3 turbos, 10 Cerith and some Magaritas.

I hope they can take care the green algae on my tank wall.

DeepBlue · 02-05-2007, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dentoid

No problem. It's best to keep a running log or excel spread sheet of your water parameter readings. That way you will have a history of your water chemistry. You will also be able to see trends, in your water chem. and ultimately be able to more accurately predict what causes water chem. changes in your particular tank. Know your water.

I agree with this. I actually plot the information on graphs which gives you a great visual of your trends.

Witfull · 02-05-2007, 12:37 PM

soon, you will be able to look at the tank and know something is amiss, just by the corals....then test~

boozeman · 02-05-2007, 01:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Witfull

soon, you will be able to look at the tank and know something is amiss, just by the corals....then test~

the FORCE

02-05-2007, 08:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
32Bit_Fish Sea Pen Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 345 View Gallery Karma Komment	The Magic is in the water As some of you have been reading my previous post regarding the ammonia rise in my tank. I tested water again and realized the Ammonia n Nitrite had dropped to zero after almost a week of ammonia presence in the water. Then I did a 60% w/c yesterday afternoon... I couldn't believe how beautiful my corals turned into after that w/c. The change was so instant and rapidly. The tenacles of my frogspawn is showing bright color and they seem have waxed a little. Now I have nitrate reading of 3 PPM. What a difference that the clean water can make.. I just want to share this with you guys and thanks to everyone who helped me before. I am just very pleased and excited right now. Thanks for reading..

02-05-2007, 09:05 AM	#2 (permalink)
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02-05-2007, 09:54 AM	#6 (permalink)
32Bit_Fish Sea Pen Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 345 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Magic is in the water Thanks guys.. Hopefully I will not see another mini cycle in my tank.. I guess it won't happen as long as I don't add any live stock in the tank, correct?

02-05-2007, 10:53 AM	#7 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,240 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Magic is in the water It could if something dies or if you are overfeeding. Ammonia testing can be used to alert you that something is wrong. If you are going along with 0 ammonia readings, not adding new live stock, and all of a sudden the ammonia spikes, that is a warning that something is wrong and requires further investigation. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

02-05-2007, 11:12 AM	#8 (permalink)
32Bit_Fish Sea Pen Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 345 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Magic is in the water Do you think I can slow down the water testings? I've been testing my water daily since the day I set up the tank, sometimes I test the water twice a day (in the morning n before I go to bed). As the tank getting older, it gets a little more stable? Also the corals are probably the best water quality indicator.. The water quality is bad when the corals are not fully extended.. I'm thinking about test the water every other day..

02-05-2007, 11:45 AM	#9 (permalink)
Dentoid Over Achiever Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Virginia Posts: 10,240 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: The Magic is in the water No problem. It's best to keep a running log or excel spread sheet of your water parameter readings. That way you will have a history of your water chemistry. You will also be able to see trends, in your water chem. and ultimately be able to more accurately predict what causes water chem. changes in your particular tank. Know your water. Eventually, you can go to once a week, then once a month testing, when your tank is fully stocked and stable. This varies for everyone depending on tank size, bioload and maturation. __________________ Scott Dentoid's Reeforama

02-05-2007, 11:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
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