My newly mixed sw is showing nitrites?Help?

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by galvestonreef, Feb 6, 2011.

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  1. galvestonreef

    galvestonreef Plankton

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    I just mixed up a new batch of Instant Ocean Reef Crystals with RO/DI water in a rubbermaid brute can. I let it mix overnight with a powerhead and today I tested nitrites/nitrates and for some reason it's showing a little nitrites. I tested the ro/di water and it was zero. I stumbled upon this because I was cycling my tank and wanted to use the new sw as a control cause I'm using API liquid test kit. My aquarium is showing zero nitrites. Is this normal or have any of you ever noticed this?
     
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  2. Jumper

    Jumper Feather Duster

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    Nitrites? that's weird; I've never had that happen to me
     
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