newb help!!

[Proteus]

How old is the tank.

Get some carbon going

[iceman86]

Originally Posted by Titus99

How old is the tank.

Get some carbon going

the tank is 3 weeks old. i did have some carbon in there but took it out yesterday because i wasnt making a difference at all. I had put some in a filter sock and stuck it in the sump. Can i possibly be that there is still something in the sand or maybe my city water because i can smell the chlorine when it comes out of the tap

[Proteus]

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

[Nano]

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

[iceman86]

Originally Posted by Titus99

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

[Nano]

What type of test kits are you using?

[iceman86]

Originally Posted by Nano

What type of test kits are you using?

api saltwater

[Nano]

I've tossed my api, as they arent the most accurate. I would looking into salifert or elos personally