New test results 14th day ... some concerns

[darkdancer333]

I tested the tank today. This is the 14th day..

Nitrate = 10-15

Nitrite = 0.2

Ammonia = 0

Ca = 3.9

Kh = 3.0

MG = 1380

The tank has diatoms and amphipods. I see some green algae starting on the live rock.

I had 2 hermit crabs that are a week in the tank. Today I got 2 more hermits and 2 turbo snails

Before I started adding coral and clowns just wanted to know about my test results.

I think my nitrate is a tad high?

Any advice be appreciated

thx

[masterbuilder]

IMO..your tank is not quite cycled. Nitrites are still detectable and will keep your Nitrates elevated for a bit longer. Wait a bit longer until your Nitrites are undetectable and then do a couple of large water changes to export the Nitrates. Wait a few days, test it again and do another water change if Nitrates are higher than you want. Add as many easy/robust corals as you want after that but add fish slowly.

 

The best reefer I know says....don't even think about adding anything other than the cleanup crew to a new tank for at least two months. Probably an excellent idea and we should all head this advise.

[darkdancer333]

IMO..your tank is not quite cycled. Nitrites are still detectable and will keep your Nitrates elevated for a bit longer. Wait a bit longer until your Nitrites are undetectable and then do a couple of large water changes to export the Nitrates. Wait a few days, test it again and do another water change if Nitrates are higher than you want. Add as many easy/robust corals as you want after that but add fish slowly.

 

The best reefer I know says....don't even think about adding anything other than the cleanup crew to a new tank for at least two months. Probably an excellent idea and we should all head this advise.

Do I do water changes now are wait about a week