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mpderksen · 09/23/2013, 10:47 AM

Cycle is officially 1 week old. Test results are from an API kit, so probably just ballpark figures compared to a Hanna....

SG: 1.022 (low, I know....will switch to top off with saltwater instead of RO until it comes up)
Ammonia 1.5
P: 1
Nitrate: 20
Nitrite: 1
KH: 11.5
Ca: 500
pH: 7.8!!

Should I even try to raise the pH at this point? Or wait until the P and N levels drop to zero? If I should have it up at 8.2-8.3, but my KH is fine what would I add? I have Reef Builder and Reef Buffer, but I believe both impact the KH and Ca, which there's no reason to raise at this point, since there is nothing absorbing the minerals at this point.
I do not currently have a Mg test/checker.

Michael

09/23/2013, 10:47 AM	#1
mpderksen Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Manteca, CA Posts: 1,853	Low pH expected during cycling? Cycle is officially 1 week old. Test results are from an API kit, so probably just ballpark figures compared to a Hanna.... SG: 1.022 (low, I know....will switch to top off with saltwater instead of RO until it comes up) Ammonia 1.5 P: 1 Nitrate: 20 Nitrite: 1 KH: 11.5 Ca: 500 pH: 7.8!! Should I even try to raise the pH at this point? Or wait until the P and N levels drop to zero? If I should have it up at 8.2-8.3, but my KH is fine what would I add? I have Reef Builder and Reef Buffer, but I believe both impact the KH and Ca, which there's no reason to raise at this point, since there is nothing absorbing the minerals at this point. I do not currently have a Mg test/checker. Michael