I had a peppermint shrimp die today as described in the invert forum. This prompted me to test my water again.
Temp 79 - 81
Spec Grav .025
Calcium 400
Phosphate 0
Nitrate 0
Nitrite 0
Ammonia .10? (I can't say its zero but its far from .25 which is the first reading on the color chart I have)
PH - 7.8 (tested with the lousy API test and again with a red sea test, same results)
I did these tests right after the main light went out for the day, shouldnt the PH be at its highest?
I always use the real ocean water that comes in boxes from petco. I tested some of the water straight out of the box (cold and dark) and it is a solid 8.
I am diligent about doing weekly water changes.
How worried should I be? Should I start daily water changes right away to try and correct this?
Thank you for any advice.
Temp 79 - 81
Spec Grav .025
Calcium 400
Phosphate 0
Nitrate 0
Nitrite 0
Ammonia .10? (I can't say its zero but its far from .25 which is the first reading on the color chart I have)
PH - 7.8 (tested with the lousy API test and again with a red sea test, same results)
I did these tests right after the main light went out for the day, shouldnt the PH be at its highest?
I always use the real ocean water that comes in boxes from petco. I tested some of the water straight out of the box (cold and dark) and it is a solid 8.
I am diligent about doing weekly water changes.
How worried should I be? Should I start daily water changes right away to try and correct this?
Thank you for any advice.