new tank cycle results

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someone else live rock
some new sand, some old

been one week.

results:

amm= .02
nitrate= 0
nitrite= 0
CA = 470
PH= 7.9 (no lighting yet)
SG= 1.024

Any suggestions? am I doing everything right? how much longer?

thanks

-N

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Personally, I'd light the rock, and I'd drip limewater to keep the pH up during cycling.

I'd also measure calcium and alkalinity.

[nwappleby]

calcium = 470

the lights come this weekend........and the refuge

[nwappleby]

raise the ph to 8.3/8.4?

[nwappleby]

how much longer

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Raising the pH to at least 8.2 is a worthy goal.

How much longer for what? What do you plan to add next?

What is the alkalinity?

I would not add anything as long as you have measurable ammonia.

[nwappleby]

ok

[nwappleby]

whats the next thing to spike......nitrites?

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Nitrite may rise, although it is not nearly as toxic as ammonia.

[nwappleby]

amm of .02 is deadly?

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Not likely deadly, but enough of a concern, especially since the kit may not be especially accurate.