Coral looks the best it ever has but tests would indicate otherwise?

[joem1cha3l]

Hey guys,
My montipora, finger leather, zoo's, and birdsnest look unbelievable at this time. However, the tests indicate otherwise.

Just tested:
Ph - 8.0
Nitrite - 0 PPM
Nitrate - 50 PPM!
Ammonia - 0.25 PPM

Should I worry about this? I assume so? Thoughts?

[mab349]

Your phosphate level is likely low. Do you have a test for it?

[cilyjr]

i do not like to see ammonia ever. however if your kit is old it could be a false reading. if not you sould watch that

[Federer]

perform a small water change and repeat it. it should go down.

[Bama Man]

I agree, do some water changes and the trates and ammonia should go down. Have you lost any fish or inverts lately?

[SKremk]

What brand of test kits do you use? How old are they?

[karsseboom]

how in the world do you have ammonia in a reef tank? that should never happen...fyi

[joem1cha3l]

red sea test kits and only about 6 months

[crzytrace]

have a friend test it or go to your lfs and have them check it out. see if they get the same results..

[crzytrace]

have you had anything go missing? maybe a starfish or something like that? how long has your tank been set up? how much live rock do you have?