NO2, NH3 & NH4 out of controll My Set up:
90 gal acrylic
Rapids Pro Series Wet/Dry Filter System (PS4)
Coralife hood 48" 260W (2@65w- 12K white)(2@65w true artinic)
about 75# cruched coral
125# live rock
Tap water
1 pepperment shrimp
10-20 conehead snails
10-15 turbo snails
15-20 hermit crabs
So to my question:
Setup a month ago with only 25# of LR and no cleaner crew. Tank cycled and grew alot of brown algae in the first 2 weeks. I added a cleaner crew. All levels read good. So I waited 2 and everything was on the up and up. Last week I went and picked up 100# of LR to add to my tank, waited a week and noticed that my cleaner crew are not happy. Checked the NH3&NH4... they are off the chart. From Start toll now my tank has been running for about 4-5 weeks
PH 7.8-8.2
Alkalinity 2.5-3.5
NO2 5.0-10.0
NH3/NH4 5.0+ mg
Thats all the reading I have till my kit comes in the mail So adding the LR freaked out my tank, the big question is.......... Should I do a water change or leave it alone and hope to see if my tank cycle again
all help and criticism are welcom. I hope I posted enough info
P.S.
I haven't got my heaters in yet or my Power head, So I have low water movement an my Temp is 70-72 deg f
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SAMSTER IN SO-CAL
Last edited by samster; 02-23-2008 at 02:44 PM.
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