Haha don't worry. That's about 5ppm. Reading from the side needs to divide by ten, it's for low measurement. For the standard reading. View colour from the top.
5ml isn't too bad
Ya, I suggest u stick to the same concentration for ur solutions. Then measure diligently the first couple of weeks on ur kh n ca levels and adjust r dosing amounts.
For me it's about 200grams of powder to 2l water
Yea, but must be fast, including the old water, but only if your water parameters, health of your old tank is good. If not then I suggest to start everything afresh!
Yes you are right, it will be unlikely to have many pairs in the tank. If you have a school of clown fish, it should be okie. Numbers like 3 clowns means trouble.
If you can wait, then wait for Aquarama? I got my 3 feet tank, (2nd hand for 3 days?), after the competition, from tank sponsors. $400 or so? Tank Piping and Cabinet minus delivery tho..