starocean91 Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Any kind bros and sis can help? Been cycling my tank for the 3rd week - dosing Brightwell Aquatics Microbacter 7 daily for 14 days as per the instructions given but noticed that theres not much of a change in my water parameters. I'm using Liverocks and Livesands + intro market prawn to kick start the tank cycling process (Started on 28th March 14). On a side note, why is my PH level still stucked at 7.8? From my knowledge its still on a reasonable level but i remember its better to keep at a range of 8 - 8.4. Anyway, I'm using API Master Test Kit and below are my tank water parameter readings. Thanks! 3rd April 2014 PH - 7.8 Ammonia - 0.25 Nitrite - 0 Nitrate - 10 13th April 2014 PH - 7.8 Ammonia - 0 Nitrite - 0 Nitrate - 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starocean91 Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 Anyway I have also taken a photo of the readings. please kindly advise. thanks! PS: The ammonia reading on the photo looks a bit greenish due to the camera but i'm quite sure the reading is 0 ppm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Clement Chen Posted April 13, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted April 13, 2014 Ur cycle shuld have finished already since nitrate is up. When i was cycling my pico tank my ph also around 7.8, maybe can do a few water changes with salt mix to correct it. Are you using NSW or salt mix? Quote Clem's Clam Corner (Decommed) 60cm x 40cm x 30cm Tank Nano tank reboot v2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starocean91 Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 Hi bro. I'm using h2o salt mix. Anyway, I know adding bacteria will speed up the cycling process. But now is it safe to say that I can do a 50% water change and start intro live stocks in? Sent from my PadFone Infinity using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member Clement Chen Posted April 13, 2014 SRC Member Share Posted April 13, 2014 Yup can liaos Quote Clem's Clam Corner (Decommed) 60cm x 40cm x 30cm Tank Nano tank reboot v2.0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starocean91 Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 Thanks bro! Sent from my PadFone Infinity using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMOURSHRIMP Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Bro u using API bundle test kit? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starocean91 Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 Yes bro. API Master test kit Sent from my PadFone Infinity using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragoncube Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 My reef chemistry is rusty. Could the problem lie with your kh? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote My Wish List - Black Ocellaris - Royal Grammar - Orchid Dottyback - Rose Anemone - Zoos (all kinds!) - Purple People Eater - Floridae Rics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starocean91 Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 Hi bro dragoncube. Unfortunately I do not have kh test kit. I'm doing 50% wc this sun and will monitor the water parameters for a few days first before I intro LS in haha. Sent from my PadFone Infinity using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragoncube Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I am also revising on my reef chemistry. Kh buffers ph, which maybe the reason why you are having a hard time lifting the ph. That is the intricate part of reef chemistry, you raise one parameter, you risk causing problem with another one. Every part is inter-related. Much like our body chemistry. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk Quote My Wish List - Black Ocellaris - Royal Grammar - Orchid Dottyback - Rose Anemone - Zoos (all kinds!) - Purple People Eater - Floridae Rics Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starocean91 Posted April 17, 2014 Author Share Posted April 17, 2014 Yes can't agree with you more bro. Will get my kh test kit ASAP. Thanks for the advice! Sent from my PadFone Infinity using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starocean91 Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 Just a quick update on my water parameters before 50% water change: 20th April 2014 PH - 8.2 Ammonia - 0 Nitrite - 0 Nitrate - 10 My PH has gone up to 8.2 lol. Finally completed my tank cycling process!!! Can't wait to add in live stocks!!! haha. Thanks to all bros for their help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMOURSHRIMP Posted April 20, 2014 Share Posted April 20, 2014 So u going for live stock shopping tmr? Anyway bro where you buy e API master kit? Cant find it in LFS.. Can Pm me the price? Thank you.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
starocean91 Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 Haha bro. Maybe if I'm free. Gonna stock slowly. Lol. Sure! I'll pm you the price Sent from my PadFone Infinity using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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