I Did It!

octavian · 12-15-2005, 01:22 AM

...I think.

Ammonia: 0

NitrItes: 0

Nitrates....10-13ppm

What is the acceptable amt of Nitrates?

Rather, what is the max ?

Travis · 12-15-2005, 02:05 AM

Congrats!

We aim for zero nitrates, but 10-13 shouldn't be a big deal for fish and starter corals. It's always a good idea to do a 25% water change after the cycle is finished, that will pull the nitrates down for ya.

Woodstock · 12-15-2005, 07:26 AM

Congrats Octavian!

Cougra · 12-15-2005, 11:41 AM

The maximum amount of nitrates that you should have in a tank really depends on the type of livestock that you have in the tank. Fish can handle higher levels then corals and inverts. Most mobile inverts can handle higher nitrates then corals.

There really isn't any exact data on the max allowable nitrates as each animal is different here are the general guildlines I've come up with based on my experiences over the past 6 years keeping various animals
For a fish only system without any inverts (including snails, crabs etc.) can handle around 30-40ppm before the fish start to stress out easily and lose some colouration.
Systems with mobile inverts and the most hardy of corals can around 20-25ppm. If the levels are above that for any length of time I find that snails tend to have shorter lifespans and some leathers don't open up very well..
I haven't had any really sensitive corals or inverts so I can't say what any experiences were with nitrates.

Newt · 12-16-2005, 05:25 AM

Congrats and have fun! Just remember don't go overboard adding too much right away or you will just add to those nitrates. I think it's time for some pics, or list of your setup.

octavian · 12-18-2005, 11:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JKreef

Congrats and have fun! Just remember don't go overboard adding too much right away or you will just add to those nitrates. I think it's time for some pics, or list of your setup.

Pics.

Hmm.

How, I wonder to I post a pic?

'Attach Files' maybe?

Ah.

Insert image.

nope.

Hmm.

filesize...

Rougiem · 12-18-2005, 11:26 PM

Looks good! Ditto on JK's comments...go slow...

Cheers!

12-15-2005, 01:22 AM	#1 (permalink)
octavian Fire Coral Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 83 View Gallery Karma Komment	I Did It! ...I think. Ammonia: 0 NitrItes: 0 Nitrates....10-13ppm What is the acceptable amt of Nitrates? Rather, what is the max ?

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Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,727 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	Re: I Did It! Congrats! We aim for zero nitrates, but 10-13 shouldn't be a big deal for fish and starter corals. It's always a good idea to do a 25% water change after the cycle is finished, that will pull the nitrates down for ya. __________________ Help build the Encyclopedia of ReefKeeping Find over 1400 Reef Aquarium Articles at The Reef Aquarium Index

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12-15-2005, 11:41 AM	#4 (permalink)
Cougra Dragon Moderator Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toronto, ON Posts: 2,216 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: I Did It! The maximum amount of nitrates that you should have in a tank really depends on the type of livestock that you have in the tank. Fish can handle higher levels then corals and inverts. Most mobile inverts can handle higher nitrates then corals. There really isn't any exact data on the max allowable nitrates as each animal is different here are the general guildlines I've come up with based on my experiences over the past 6 years keeping various animals For a fish only system without any inverts (including snails, crabs etc.) can handle around 30-40ppm before the fish start to stress out easily and lose some colouration. Systems with mobile inverts and the most hardy of corals can around 20-25ppm. If the levels are above that for any length of time I find that snails tend to have shorter lifespans and some leathers don't open up very well.. I haven't had any really sensitive corals or inverts so I can't say what any experiences were with nitrates. __________________ Michelle Just because something CAN be done, it doesn't mean that it SHOULD be done!

12-16-2005, 05:25 AM	#5 (permalink)
Newt Torch coral Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 595 View Gallery Karma Komment	Re: I Did It! Congrats and have fun! Just remember don't go overboard adding too much right away or you will just add to those nitrates. I think it's time for some pics, or list of your setup. __________________ -Jason- Formerly "JKreef"

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