Tank new to us - What to expect/What to do?

[scardall]

You might see your CC more often. Ha Ha He He

 

[constantflow]

.25 is right there where it might be a little hard on the fish. If it goes higher a chemical or a water change will be in order...

Some people would say that ammonia will grow algae easier than nitrate so watch out there.

It is basically a quarantine tank right now so the available knowledge there will benefit you. Now you just have to wait for the nitrate to start climbing.

Also, I am not sure where you want to take this but a good appropriately sized skimmer and a vinegar dosing regimen may be considered.

 

[caremd99]

So far fish are still alive. Ammonia is either .25 or zero. pH is still 8.2. Nitrites are zero and nitrates are 10.

 

[jetmaker]

Your fine

 

[Dr. Phil]

What brand of test kit are you using for ammonia?

 

[caremd99]

The test kit is from API

 

[Dr. Phil]

It could be a false positive on the ammonia reading. Api kits have a hard time with very low range ammonia readings.

 

[tankstudy]

It could be a false positive on the ammonia reading. Api kits have a hard time with very low range ammonia readings.

The API test kit can be checked with fresh saltwater made with RO/DI water. It should read zero, if not, original poster should get a new kit.