265 Gallon Salt

[JasonsPlecosCichlids]

Look almost too perfect to me considering your setup. There is nothing in your setup filtration or the amount of rock that would eliminate nitrates. So unless you are doing daily 25 percent water changes and/or not feeding(that might not even do it), there should be some nitrates(or ammonia or nitrite) in the water. You may need to get a new test kit if this kit was from your freshwater setup and is contaminated or old.


How long has it been setup now?

Test kit is fine, its brand new and for saltwater only.

 

[JasonsPlecosCichlids]

Test Kit is API Saltwater Master Test Kit and I got it before I set the tanks up. Not sure if these expire so I checked for an expiration date and didnt see any.

 

[Pufferpunk]

How much water are you changing in the tank?

 

[FLESHY]

I thought that observance was constructive. Something he needs to keep his eye on, in case it gets worse.

True, but its easy to get down on someone too hard.

There are a lot of us, and only one of him. Many of us made the same mistake, but we did it alone, without the eyes of our peers observing our every mistake.

Im not sure I ever did it this bad, but we dont want to alienate someone just because they are new and dont know any better. We need to point things out, but also be encouraging. Its a good sign he hasnt lost anything yet. - My main concern is that the chemicals and h2o changes it is taking to keep this tank running is going to keep the tank from cycling, therefore a never ending problem.

 

[JasonsPlecosCichlids]

I have done 2 water changes over 2 maybe 3 weeks ago because the ammonia got a little to high, ever since then it was rather low and then 0 or almost 0. I have added more water to the tank probably once a week but havent tanken anything out yet.

 

[JasonsPlecosCichlids]

And as of right now I'm putting the skimmer on, had to get a valve to regulate the water flow.

 

[Pufferpunk]

At this point, it's beyond the laws of science in there.

 

[FLESHY]

Well...I as well am slightly suspicious of these numbers.

Maybe we need a video of the whole testing process.

That being said, everything SOUNDS good. Cant really say much else from the info you are giving us, the skimmer will help.

 

[JasonsPlecosCichlids]

What other suggestions do you all have? I can make a testing video if you really want me too. What other info do you need me to supply? I also had my water tested and all was good with his test as well.

 

[sincitydragon]

I've been doing this since 1990, what I learn is that strong lighting, strong water flow, stable temperature and stable water parameters are the keys to keeping a thriving saltwater tank. Good luck and enjoy!