Nitrate problem with 29g, last post..

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  1. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Okay, so as some of you may now that my 29g biocube has trates around 60ppm

    I tested my 14g and it has around 50ppm...Honestly? at 50ppm?

    Here is the most recent picture of my tank with "50" nitrates..I honestly dont think that is right..Cuz i have had nitrates at 20, and i saw that fish were already getting stressed and corals also..

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  2. TheSaltwaterGuy

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    which test kit r u using?
     
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    maybe justy one faulty test, try testing again.
     
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  4. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    API..sorry, shoulda mentioned that up there ::)
     
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  5. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    I have..like 5 times..
     
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    Rinse the crap outta yer test tubes and try testing again .. 50 is nuts, Don't even get that when I slack off on water changes for my main Pleco tank
     
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  7. TheSaltwaterGuy

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    API isnt bad; i use it too, but i think other test kits are better. try again
     
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    Might be time to buy a new test.
     
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    Agreed!!
     
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  10. Zoanthids21

    Zoanthids21 McKoscker’s Flasher Wrasse

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    Just rinse with water? when i test, i never rinse or empty the test tubes after i test..I probebly test 1 or twice a week, and empty it that day, i just rinse then fill it back up with tank water..Could a TINY TINY DROP of tap water be screwing up the test?
     
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