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Old 05-26-2012, 03:18 PM
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Yeah the run off water in spring has more chemicals in it.

But your tank is not old enough and your readings are probably not correct.
Leave the tank fallow for another month
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Old 05-26-2012, 03:21 PM
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your tank is brand new, this is likely part of why you are seeing this. its likely you might be moving a bit too fast, I would slow down, let the tank mature first, wait a few weeks yet before adding anything to it
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Old 05-26-2012, 03:32 PM
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Yeah the run off water in spring has more chemicals in it.

But your tank is not old enough and your readings are probably not correct.
Leave the tank fallow for another month
ive tested my water with 2 different kits and the results are identical
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Old 05-26-2012, 03:34 PM
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What type of test kits are you using?
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Old 05-26-2012, 03:36 PM
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What type of test kits are you using?
api saltwater
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Old 05-26-2012, 03:37 PM
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I've tossed my api, as they arent the most accurate. I would looking into salifert or elos personally
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Old 05-26-2012, 03:44 PM
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It looks like ammonia to me. It might be crashing, how does it smell? Retest ammonia please.
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Old 05-26-2012, 03:46 PM
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It looks like ammonia to me. It might be crashing, how does it smell? Retest ammonia please.
ill go out and get a new kit and retest and let you guys know when i get back
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