water parameters

[madlynb]

Are these good readings?

Ammonia: 0
Phosphate: 0.3
Nitrite: 0
Nitrate: 0.2
Calcium: 500
Salinity: 1.026​

I like to have you guys let me know if my readings are okay. I have a FOWLR for now.:question:​

 

[ccCapt]

They are fine for FOWLR. Phosphate is a little high if it was a reef...would probably have some algae problems. Calcium is a little high too for a reef.
What salt do you use?

 

[Smitty]

You have very good readings, just a tad bit high on the calcium, but it's probably nothing you're doing wrong, probably just the type of salt you use.

 

[madlynb]

I use Instant Ocean. I have realized that I am not using my RODI water unit correctly and that I need to throw out the first few gallons upon startup when unit has been sitting for a bit. My TDS reading was very high. I am due to perform a water change. Once I do that I will take parameters again and let you know. Thanks for your input!