Whats wrong with my coral ??

[windcoast reefs]

There should also be no ammonia except in the cycle. I can't say ive ever had any in my tank. Maybe your test kit expired? Just a guess though.

[FWC]

Hydrometer should be spot on ,salinity is at .027 when I last checked a few days ago.

Also test kit might be expired. I'll take it to a LFS soon for a second opinion.

Also I've been using plain tap water since day one.

[reefwars]

salinity is a bit high is it always like that?

[windcoast reefs]

Originally Posted by reefwars

salinity is a bit high is it always like that?

Yeah your right that's a little higher than I would keep it, evaporation can really cause it to spike.

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by FWC

Hydrometer should be spot on ,salinity is at .027 when I last checked a few days ago.

Also test kit might be expired. I'll take it to a LFS soon for a second opinion.

Also I've been using plain tap water since day one.

hydrometers are never spot on they need to be recalibrated very frequently, they are notorious for being off. if your salinity on your hd is 1.027 it could even be higher. take a sample or the hydrometer in for recalibration if you dont do it reguarily

[reefgirl189]

Are you using an AP Ammonia test kit?

Mine always tested at 0.6ppm. I switched to seachem and I get 0ppm from the same test. I think AP is out to lunch.

[reefwars]

Originally Posted by reefgirl189

Are you using an AP Ammonia test kit?

Mine always tested at 0.6ppm. I switched to seachem and I get 0ppm from the same test. I think AP is out to lunch.

api??? api is the best brand you can use for amonia :P

[Nano]

What about calcium and magnesium and alkalinity?

[FWC]

Shall do. Also how do I re-calibrate a hydrometer ,per say ??


Oh ,also its at .026 ,not .027 .Silly memory

[windcoast reefs]

Originally Posted by FWC

Shall do. Also how do I re-calibrate a hydrometer ,per say ??


Oh ,also its at .026 ,not .027 .Silly memory

That a little more ideal!