So i just checked my ph levels for the first time..... thoughts?

[03cobra456]

well one of my bleeding heart tetras died today soi went to the store to pick up a test kit. i just checked my levels in my 10 gallon tank for the first time. i know i need help so heres what they were.

GH - 60
KH - 120
PH - 7.5
N02 - 0
N03 - 0

is this ok? any feedback and help?

 

[12 Volt Man]

ph is fine.
nitrite is fine
nitrate is zero which is unusual - is this a new tank? or heavily planted and lightly stocked?

 

[03cobra456]

new tank. been running for almost a week. i thinkit hits a week either wendsday or thursday. not to many decorations. seven little tetras ( i was told i could add then after 2 days, guess not )

do i have to worry about the amonia?

 

[Zander_The_RBP]

ph is fine.
nitrite is fine
nitrate is zero which is unusual - is this a new tank? or heavily planted and lightly stocked?

yeah i found the nitrate odd too maybe he misread NH3 as NO3

Edit : i would test ammonia if the tank is new and your getting 0 nitrate/ite

 

[03cobra456]

how do i test for ammonia?

 

[Zander_The_RBP]

ammonia test kits are available at most pet stores

 

[velanarris]

anyone else see something wrong with the hardness readings?