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Hi guys,
So I got test kits from the LFS. They didnt have a phosphates test kit in stock
Test Results:
Water Quality Tests 28 Jan 2017
Ph 8.2
Alkalinity dKH 8 Meg/L 2.9
Amonia 0.2/0.4
Nitrate NO3 64 - N-NO3 14.55
From the Nitrate test My assumption is that my filtration sucks.... to be expected as there is much in the chambers in the sump behind the Tank. Btw I did a 25L water change. I noticed that the first chamber overflows from the main tank at the top, and the bottom of the tank there is 2 holes that goes to the bottom of the first chamber..... is this right? So now I need suggestions for filtration media and setups for the individual chambers. There are 4.
Some more info. Didnt have a wavemaker, but got a small one from the LFS, but it is rated 3000L/H. This replaces a 450L/H pump that was placed in the main tank to serve the purpose of a wavemaker, I assume. The return pump from the last chamber to the main tank is 1500L/H. Is this not a bit much for a 130L tank? The skimmer is rated 80-120L/H.
LFS says my algea prob is because I leave my lights on for too long. Should only be on 6-7 hours a day?
Karel
So I got test kits from the LFS. They didnt have a phosphates test kit in stock
Test Results:
Water Quality Tests 28 Jan 2017
Ph 8.2
Alkalinity dKH 8 Meg/L 2.9
Amonia 0.2/0.4
Nitrate NO3 64 - N-NO3 14.55
From the Nitrate test My assumption is that my filtration sucks.... to be expected as there is much in the chambers in the sump behind the Tank. Btw I did a 25L water change. I noticed that the first chamber overflows from the main tank at the top, and the bottom of the tank there is 2 holes that goes to the bottom of the first chamber..... is this right? So now I need suggestions for filtration media and setups for the individual chambers. There are 4.
Some more info. Didnt have a wavemaker, but got a small one from the LFS, but it is rated 3000L/H. This replaces a 450L/H pump that was placed in the main tank to serve the purpose of a wavemaker, I assume. The return pump from the last chamber to the main tank is 1500L/H. Is this not a bit much for a 130L tank? The skimmer is rated 80-120L/H.
LFS says my algea prob is because I leave my lights on for too long. Should only be on 6-7 hours a day?
Karel
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