chem questions

[nichols]

Hey Mark. If you want to come back over with some of your tank water I'll test it for you. I can also hook you up with Randy's 3 part. Additives aren't something I'd buy at a LFS.

 

[jojo1n2]

I tested the levels I have test kits for. As far as what I can measure things look very good:
ph = 8.2
ammonia= 0
nitrites = 0
nitrates = 0

So they recommended buffer and calcium. I have Kent Marine Buffer dKH and Kent Marine Essential Elements. They are not to be used together, but the LFS told me that I should add both.

I know I need to get test kits so I can measure. Until I measure, what do you recommend? Leave it, or add which one of the two?

if you add buffer the ph will go up as well. 8.2 is not a bad reading, you should add something to raise alk without affecting ph too much