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Nitrates

2019-05-07T20:07:14Z

Lhoepfner:

The nitrate test comes from the Saltwater Master Test Kit created by API MARINE

What the test is used for:
This test is used to test the concentration of nitrates in the aquarium in the unit of part per million.

Effect of Nitrates on Aquarium:
Nitrates are the residual product of the nitrites that have been converted by the biological filtration in the aquarium.
The plants in the tank use the nitrates for photosynthesis, which in turn releases oxygen into the aquarium.

Test Procedure:
1) Fill a test tube with 5 ml of aquarium water
2) Add 10 drops from Nitrate Test Solution #1
3) Cap the test tube and invert several times
4) Vigorously shake the Nitrate Test Solution #2
for 30 seconds
5) Add 10 drops from Nitrate Test Solution #2
6) Cap the test tube and shake vigorously for 1
minute
7) Wait 5 minutes for the color to develop
8) Compare the color of the solution to the
Nitrate Color Chart

Recommended Nitrate levels (ppm):
Nitrate levels are not as crucial to the function of the tank as much as the ammonia or nitrite levels, but too high of nitrate levels can be dangerous as well.
If the nitrate level reaches 160+ppm, these levels can be considered dangerous for the aquarium environment.

Data:
03/12/2019
The test indicated the nitrate level to be between 10ppm-20ppm
The color was closer to matching the color that indicates 20ppm

03/21/19
80ppm concentration

03/22/2019
80ppm concentration

03/26/2019
80ppm concentration

03/28/2019
80ppm concentration

04/04/2019
160ppm concentration

04/09/2019
160ppm concentration

04/17/2019
160ppm concentration

04/23/2019
160ppm concentration

04/30/2019
160ppm concentration

Nitrites

2019-05-07T20:04:51Z

Lhoepfner:

The nitrite test comes from the Saltwater Master Test Kit created by API MARINE

What the test is used for:
This test is used to test the concentration of nitrites in the aquarium in the unit of part per million.

Effect of Nitrites on Aquarium:
Nitrites are a product of ammonia after it has been converted by nitrosomona bacteria into the nitrites.
Nitrites are toxic to the life in the tank and the concentration should be kept as low as possible.

Test Procedure:
1) Fill test tube with 5 ml of aquarium water
2) Add 5 drops of Nitrite Test Solution
3) Cap the test tube and shake for 5 seconds
4) Wait 5 minutes for the color to develop
5) Compare the color of the solution to the Nitrite
color chart

Recommended Nitrite levels (ppm):
Optimally, the nitrite level should be at 0ppm

Data:
03/12/2019
The test indicated a 0ppm concentration of nitrite

03/21/2019
5.0ppm concentration
This indicates that our level has risen --> sea urchin addition to tank

03/22/2019
5.0ppm concentration

03/26/2019
0.50ppm concentration
This indicated that the biological filter is working

03/28/2019
0ppm concentration

04/04/2019
0ppm concentration

04/09/2019
0.0ppm concentration

04/17/2019
0.5ppm concentration

04/23/2019
0ppm concentration

04/30/2019
0ppm concentration

Nitrites

2019-05-07T20:04:36Z

Lhoepfner:

The nitrite test comes from the Saltwater Master Test Kit created by API MARINE

What the test is used for:
This test is used to test the concentration of nitrites in the aquarium in the unit of part per million.

Effect of Nitrites on Aquarium:
Nitrites are a product of ammonia after it has been converted by nitrosomona bacteria into the nitrites.
Nitrites are toxic to the life in the tank and the concentration should be kept as low as possible.

Test Procedure:
1) Fill test tube with 5 ml of aquarium water
2) Add 5 drops of Nitrite Test Solution
3) Cap the test tube and shake for 5 seconds
4) Wait 5 minutes for the color to develop
5) Compare the color of the solution to the Nitrite
color chart

Recommended Nitrite levels (ppm):
Optimally, the nitrite level should be at 0ppm

Data:
03/12/2019
The test indicated a 0ppm concentration of nitrite
*insert image of test*

03/21/2019
5.0ppm concentration
This indicates that our level has risen --> sea urchin addition to tank

03/22/2019
5.0ppm concentration

03/26/2019
0.50ppm concentration
This indicated that the biological filter is working

03/28/2019
0ppm concentration

04/04/2019
0ppm concentration

04/09/2019
0.0ppm concentration

04/17/2019
0.5ppm concentration

04/23/2019
0ppm concentration

04/30/2019
0ppm concentration

Ammonia

2019-05-07T20:01:10Z

Lhoepfner:

The ammonia test comes from the Saltwater Master Test Kit created by API MARINE

What the test is used for:
The test is used to determine the concentration of
ammonia in the aquarium in parts per million.

Effect of Ammonia on Aquarium:
Ammonia is in the residue produced by the life in
the aquarium, like fish waste. This waste contributes
to the pH, nitrite and eventually the nitrate level as well.
If there is too much ammonia, the aquarium will no longer
be a safe environment for things to live in.

Test Procedure:
1) Fill a test tube with 5ml of aquarium water
2) Add 8 drops from Ammonia Test Solution #1
3) Add 8 drops from Ammonia Test Solution #2
4) Cap the test tube and shake vigorously for 5 seconds
5) Wait 5 minutes for the color to develop
6) Compare the color of the solution in the test tube to
the Ammonia Color Chart provided

Recommended Ammonia levels (ppm):
For most aquariums, a low level of ammonia is okay.
This applies to this aquarium as well, as our levels should
be 0ppm - 0.50ppm

Data:
3/12/2019
Between 0ppm - 0.25ppm (color was closer to matching the 0.25pmm indicator)

03/21/2019
0.25ppm ammonia level

03/22/2019
0.25ppm ammonia level

03/26/2019
0.25ppm ammonia level

03/28/2019
0.25ppm ammonia level

04/04/2019
0.25ppm ammonia level

04/09/2019
0.25ppm ammonia level

04/17/2019
0.25ppm ammonia level

04/23.2019
0ppm ammonia level

04/30/2019
0ppm ammonia level

High Range pH

2019-05-07T19:53:22Z

Lhoepfner:

The high range pH test comes from the Saltwater Master Test Kit created by API MARINE

What the test is used for:
A high range pH test is utilized to determine the pH of the show tank
The test may be used to measure the pH of other areas of the aquarium

Effect of pH on Aquarium:
The pH test determines acidity/basicity of the aquarium water
Different pH levels are safe for varying types of biological life

Test Procedure:
1) Fill a clean test tube with 5 ml of water to be tested
2) Add 5 drops of High Range pH Test Solution
3) Cap the test tube and invert tube multiple times to mix solution
4) Determine the pH by comparing the color of the solution to the High Range pH Color Chart

Recommended pH:
A pH of 7.5 is ideal for most live bearing fish (such as mollies and swordtails)
Goldfish will thrive at a pH of 7.5 as well
Marine Fish and invertebrates require a pH between 8.2 - 8.4

Data:
03/12/2019
pH reading of 8.0

03/21/2019
pH reading of 8.0

03/22/2019
pH reading of 8.0

03/26/2019
pH reading of 8.0

03/28/2019
pH reading of 8.0

04/04/2019
pH reading of 8.0

04/09/2019
pH reading of 8.1

04/17/2019
pH reading of about 8.1

04/23/2019
pH reading of about 8.1

04/30/2019
pH reading of 8.1

High Range pH

2019-05-07T19:53:01Z

Lhoepfner:

The high range pH test comes from the Saltwater Master Test Kit created by API MARINE

What the test is used for:
A high range pH test is utilized to determine the pH of the show tank
The test may be used to measure the pH of other areas of the aquarium

Effect of pH on Aquarium:
The pH test determines acidity/basicity of the aquarium water
Different pH levels are safe for varying types of biological life

Test Procedure:
1) Fill a clean test tube with 5 ml of water to be tested
2) Add 5 drops of High Range pH Test Solution
3) Cap the test tube and invert tube multiple times to mix solution
4) Determine the pH by comparing the color of the solution to the High Range pH Color Chart

Recommended pH:
A pH of 7.5 is ideal for most live bearing fish (such as mollies and swordtails)
Goldfish will thrive at a pH of 7.5 as well
Marine Fish and invertebrates require a pH between 8.2 - 8.4

Data:
03/12/2019
pH reading of 8.0
*insert image of test*

03/21/2019
pH reading of 8.0

03/22/2019
pH reading of 8.0

03/26/2019
pH reading of 8.0

03/28/2019
pH reading of 8.0

04/04/2019
pH reading of 8.0

04/09/2019
pH reading of 8.1

04/17/2019
pH reading of about 8.1

04/23/2019
pH reading of about 8.1

04/30/2019
pH reading of 8.1

Salinity

2019-05-07T19:50:04Z

Lhoepfner: Created page with "The Salinity test comes is performed using a hand held refractometer What the test is used for: Testing Salinity allows us to determine the salt concentration in the tank...."

The Salinity test comes is performed using a hand held refractometer

What the test is used for:
Testing Salinity allows us to determine the salt concentration in the tank.

Effect of Salinity on Aquarium:
The salinity has a drastic effect on the aquarium, as it is the
concentration of the NaCl in the aquarium. The aquarium
life has a dependence on a certain concentration of salt,
so if the concentration is not close enough to what the
species need, it could result in death of the species.

Test Procedure:
1) Open the plate near the angled end of the refractometer
2) Place a couple drops of aquarium water onto surface
3) Close the plate carefully
4) Read the measurement by looking through the end of the device

Recommended Salinity:
For the Purple Sea Urchin, the salinity should try to be kept around
1.0264 sg. The unit of measurement is specific gravity.

Data:
03/12/2019
1.028sg
*insert image of test*

03/21/2019
1.028sg

03/22/2019
1.028sg

03/26/2018
1.028sg

03/28/2019
1.028sg

04/04/2019
1.028sg

04/09/2019
1.026sg

04/17/2019
1.026sg

04/23/2019
1.026sg

04/30/2019
1.022sg

Aquarium

2019-05-07T19:35:20Z

Lhoepfner: /* Water Testing */

:additions
::add Book info...
::add inline flow meter...

It appears that our research group will be setting up an aquarium in order to care for sea urchins that we will be using for a project related to ovoperoxidase. I am starting this page so as to keep track of all the aspects of the setup.

==Aquarium (29 gal Aqueon)==
:Cost - $50

==Sump (29 gallon Aqueon)==
[[File:sump-design-diagram-gmacreef-1024x554.jpg|400px]]
:from: http://gmacreef.com/reef-aquarium-sump-tank-design/
:Cost - $50
:pumps
:bag filters
:Protein Skimmer
:bio-balls/media
:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiDrZPqHKTs Filtration]

==Stand==
:[[Building_an_Aquarium_Stand|Engineering]]

==Saltwater==
Gravity 1.025

==Contents==
:live sand
:live rock

==Filters==
:[[Water_Polisher|Water Polisher]]
:[[Surface_Skimmer|Surface Skimmer]]
:[[Internal_Air_Filter_with_Ceramic_Media|Internal Air Filter with Ceramic Media]]

==Water Testing==
:[[Salinity|Salinity]]
:[[High Range pH|High Range pH]]
:[[Ammonia|Ammonia]]
:[[Nitrites|Nitrites]]
:[[Nitrates|Nitrates]]

Nitrites

2019-04-25T00:37:47Z

Lhoepfner:

The nitrite test comes from the Saltwater Master Test Kit created by API MARINE

What the test is used for:
This test is used to test the concentration of nitrites in the aquarium in the unit of part per million.

Effect of Nitrites on Aquarium:
Nitrites are a product of ammonia after it has been converted by nitrosomona bacteria into the nitrites.
Nitrites are toxic to the life in the tank and the concentration should be kept as low as possible.

Test Procedure:
1) Fill test tube with 5 ml of aquarium water
2) Add 5 drops of Nitrite Test Solution
3) Cap the test tube and shake for 5 seconds
4) Wait 5 minutes for the color to develop
5) Compare the color of the solution to the Nitrite
color chart

Recommended Nitrite levels (ppm):
Optimally, the nitrite level should be at 0ppm

Data:
3/12/2019
The test indicated a 0ppm concentration of nitrite
*insert image of test*

3/21/2019
5.0ppm concentration
This indicates that our level has risen --> sea urchin addition to tank

03/28/2019
0ppm concentration

04/04/2019
0ppm concentration

04/17/2019
0.5ppm concentration
After the sea urchins were introduced, the biological filter could not keep up, increasing the concentration of nitrites

04/23/2019
0ppm concentration

Nitrites

2019-04-25T00:37:15Z

Lhoepfner:

The nitrite test comes from the Saltwater Master Test Kit created by API MARINE

What the test is used for:
This test is used to test the concentration of nitrites in the aquarium in the unit of part per million.

Effect of Nitrites on Aquarium:
Nitrites are a product of ammonia after it has been converted by nitrosomona bacteria into the nitrites.
Nitrites are toxic to the life in the tank and the concentration should be kept as low as possible.

Test Procedure:
1) Fill test tube with 5 ml of aquarium water
2) Add 5 drops of Nitrite Test Solution
3) Cap the test tube and shake for 5 seconds
4) Wait 5 minutes for the color to develop
5) Compare the color of the solution to the Nitrite
color chart

Recommended Nitrite levels (ppm):
Optimally, the nittier level should be at 0ppm

Data:
3/12/2019
The test indicated a 0ppm concentration of nitrite
*insert image of test*

3/21/2019
5.0ppm concentration
This indicates that our level has risen --> sea urchin addition to tank

03/28/2019
0ppm concentration

04/04/2019
0ppm concentration

04/17/2019
0.5ppm concentration
After the sea urchins were introduced, the biological filter could not keep up, increasing the concentration of nitrites

04/23/2019
0ppm concentration

Nitrites

2019-04-25T00:35:04Z

Lhoepfner:

The nitrite test comes from the Saltwater Master Test Kit created by API MARINE

What the test is used for:
This test is used to test the concentration of nitrites in the aquarium in the unit of part per million.

Effect of Nitrites on Aquarium:
Nitrites are a product of ammonia after it has been converted by nitrosomona bacteria into the nitrites.
Nitrites are toxic to the life in the tank and the concentration should be kept as low as possible.

Test Procedure:
1) Fill test tube with 5 ml of aquarium water
2) Add 5 drops of Nitrite Test Solution
3) Cap the test tube and shake for 5 seconds
4) Wait 5 minutes for the color to develop
5) Compare the color of the solution to the Nitrite
color chart

Recommended Nitrite levels (ppm):

Data:
3/12/2019
The test indicated a 0ppm concentration of nitrite
*insert image of test*

3/21/2019
5.0ppm concentration
This indicates that our level has risen --> sea urchin addition to tank

03/28/2019
0ppm concentration

04/04/2019
0ppm concentration

04/17/2019
0.5ppm concentration
After the sea urchins were introduced, the biological filter could not keep up, increasing the concentration of nitrites

04/23/2019
0ppm concentration

Nitrates

2019-04-24T23:29:15Z

Lhoepfner:

The nitrate test comes from the Saltwater Master Test Kit created by API MARINE

What the test is used for:
This test is used to test the concentration of nitrates in the aquarium in the unit of part per million.

Effect of Nitrates on Aquarium:
Nitrates are the residual product of the nitrites that have been converted by the biological filtration in the aquarium.
The plants in the tank use the nitrates for photosynthesis, which in turn releases oxygen into the aquarium.

Test Procedure:
1) Fill a test tube with 5 ml of aquarium water
2) Add 10 drops from Nitrate Test Solution #1
3) Cap the test tube and invert several times
4) Vigorously shake the Nitrate Test Solution #2
for 30 seconds
5) Add 10 drops from Nitrate Test Solution #2
6) Cap the test tube and shake vigorously for 1
minute
7) Wait 5 minutes for the color to develop
8) Compare the color of the solution to the
Nitrate Color Chart

Recommended Nitrate levels (ppm):
Nitrate levels are not as crucial to the function of the tank as much as the ammonia or nitrite levels, but too high of nitrate levels can be dangerous as well.
If the nitrate level reaches 160+ppm, these levels can be considered dangerous for the aquarium environment.

Data:
03/12/2019
The test indicated the nitrate level to be between 10ppm-20ppm
The color was closer to matching the color that indicates 20ppm
*insert image of test*

03/21/19
80ppm nitrate level

03/28/2019
80ppm nitrate level

04/04/2019
160ppm nitrate level

04/17/2019
160ppm nitrate level

04/23/2019
160ppm nitrate level

Nitrates

2019-04-24T23:27:57Z

Lhoepfner:

The nitrate test comes from the Saltwater Master Test Kit created by API MARINE

What the test is used for:
This test is used to test the concentration of nitrates in the aquarium in the unit of part per million.

Effect of Nitrates on Aquarium:
Nitrates are the residual product of the nitrites that have been converted by the biological filtration in the aquarium. The plants in the tank use the nitrates for
photosynthesis, which in turn releases oxygen into the aquarium.

Test Procedure:
1) Fill a test tube with 5 ml of aquarium water
2) Add 10 drops from Nitrate Test Solution #1
3) Cap the test tube and invert several times
4) Vigorously shake the Nitrate Test Solution #2
for 30 seconds
5) Add 10 drops from Nitrate Test Solution #2
6) Cap the test tube and shake vigorously for 1
minute
7) Wait 5 minutes for the color to develop
8) Compare the color of the solution to the
Nitrate Color Chart

Recommended Nitrate levels (ppm):
Nitrate levels are not as crucial to the function of the tank as much as the ammonia or nitrite levels, but too high of nitrate levels can be dangerous as well.
If the nitrate level reaches 160+ppm, these levels can be considered dangerous for the aquarium environment.

Data:
03/12/2019
The test indicated the nitrate level to be between 10ppm-20ppm
The color was closer to matching the color that indicates 20ppm
*insert image of test*

03/21/19
80ppm nitrate level

03/28/2019
80ppm nitrate level

04/04/2019
160ppm nitrate level

04/17/2019
160ppm nitrate level

04/23/2019
160ppm nitrate level

Nitrates

2019-04-24T23:13:48Z

Lhoepfner:

The nitrate test comes from the Saltwater Master Test Kit created by API MARINE

What the test is used for:

Effect of Nitrates on Aquarium:

Test Procedure:
1) Fill a test tube with 5 ml of aquarium water
2) Add 10 drops from Nitrate Test Solution #1
3) Cap the test tube and invert several times
4) Vigorously shake the Nitrate Test Solution #2
for 30 seconds
5) Add 10 drops from Nitrate Test Solution #2
6) Cap the test tube and shake vigorously for 1
minute
7) Wait 5 minutes for the color to develop
8) Compare the color of the solution to the
Nitrate Color Chart

Recommended Nitrate levels (ppm):

Data:
03/12/2019
The test indicated the nitrate level to be between 10ppm-20ppm
The color was closer to matching the color that indicates 20ppm
*insert image of test*

03/21/19
80ppm nitrate level

03/28/2019
80ppm nitrate level

04/04/2019
160ppm nitrate level

04/17/2019
160ppm nitrate level

04/23/2019
160ppm nitrate level

Nitrates

2019-04-24T23:13:31Z

Lhoepfner:

Nitrites

2019-04-24T23:04:10Z

Lhoepfner:

The nitrite test comes from the Saltwater Master Test Kit created by API MARINE

What the test is used for:

Effect of Ammonia on Aquarium:

Test Procedure:
1) Fill test tube with 5 ml of aquarium water
2) Add 5 drops of Nitrite Test Solution
3) Cap the test tube and shake for 5 seconds
4) Wait 5 minutes for the color to develop
5) Compare the color of the solution to the Nitrite
color chart

Recommended Nitrite levels (ppm):

Data:
3/12/2019
The test indicated a 0ppm concentration of nitrite
*insert image of test*

3/21/2019
5.0ppm concentration
This indicates that our level has risen --> sea urchin addition to tank

03/28/2019
0ppm concentration

04/04/2019
0ppm concentration

04/17/2019
0.5ppm concentration
After the sea urchins were introduced, the biological filter could not keep up, increasing the concentration of nitrites

04/23/2019
0ppm concentration

Nitrites

2019-04-24T23:04:01Z

Lhoepfner:

Nitrites

2019-04-24T23:03:44Z

Lhoepfner:

Ammonia

2019-04-24T23:00:59Z

Lhoepfner:

The ammonia test comes from the Saltwater Master Test Kit created by API MARINE

What the test is used for:

Effect of Ammonia on Aquarium:

Test Procedure:
1) Fill a test tube with 5ml of aquarium water
2) Add 8 drops from Ammonia Test Solution #1
3) Add 8 drops from Ammonia Test Solution #2
4) Cap the test tube and shake vigorously for 5 seconds
5) Wait 5 minutes for the color to develop
6) Compare the color of the solution in the test tube to
the Ammonia Color Chart provided

Recommended Ammonia levels (ppm):

Data:
3/12/2019
Between 0ppm - 0.25ppm (color was closer to matching the 0.25pmm indicator)
*insert image of test*

03/21/2019
0.25ppm ammonia level

03/28/2019
0.25ppm ammonia level

04/04/2019
0.25ppm ammonia level

04/17/2019
0.25ppm ammonia level

04/23.2019
0ppm ammonia level

Ammonia

2019-04-24T23:00:49Z

Lhoepfner:

Ammonia

2019-04-24T23:00:34Z

Lhoepfner:

Ammonia

2019-04-24T23:00:03Z

Lhoepfner:

The ammonia test comes from the Saltwater Master Test Kit created by API MARINE

What the test is used for:

Effect of Ammonia on Aquarium:

Test Procedure:
1) Fill a test tube with 5ml of aquarium water
2) Add 8 drops from Ammonia Test Solution #1
3) Add 8 drops from Ammonia Test Solution #2
4) Cap the test tube and shake vigorously for 5 seconds
5) Wait 5 minutes for the color to develop
6) Compare the color of the solution in the test tube to the Ammonia Color Chart provided

Recommended Ammonia levels (ppm):

Data:
3/12/2019
Between 0ppm - 0.25ppm (color was closer to matching the 0.25pmm indicator)
*insert image of test*

03/21/2019
0.25ppm ammonia level

03/28/2019
0.25ppm ammonia level

04/04/2019
0.25ppm ammonia level

04/17/2019
0.25ppm ammonia level

04/23.2019
0ppm ammonia level

Nitrates

2019-04-24T03:09:05Z

Lhoepfner:

The nitrate test comes from the Saltwater Master Test Kit created by API MARINE

What the test is used for:

Effect of Nitrates on Aquarium:

Test Procedure:
1)

Recommended Nitrate levels (ppm):

Data:
03/12/2019
The test indicated the nitrate level to be between 10ppm-20ppm
The color was closer to matching the color that indicates 20ppm
*insert image of test*

03/21/19
80ppm nitrate level

03/28/2019
80ppm nitrate level

04/04/2019
160ppm nitrate level

04/17/2019
160ppm nitrate level

04/23/2019
160ppm nitrate level

Nitrates

2019-04-24T03:03:27Z

Lhoepfner:

The nitrate test comes from the Saltwater Master Test Kit created by API MARINE

What the test is used for:

Effect of Ammonia on Aquarium:

Test Procedure:
1) …

Recommended Nitrate levels (ppm):

Data:
03/12/2019
The test indicated the nitrate level to be between 10ppm-20ppm
The color was closer to matching the color that indicates 20ppm
*insert image of test*

03/21/19
80ppm nitrate level

03/28/2019
80ppm nitrate level

04/04/2019
160ppm nitrate level

04/17/2019
160ppm nitrate level

04/23/2019
160ppm nitrate level

Nitrites

2019-04-24T02:58:40Z

Lhoepfner:

The nitrite test comes from the Saltwater Master Test Kit created by API MARINE

What the test is used for:

Effect of Ammonia on Aquarium:

Test Procedure:
1) …

Recommended Nitrite levels (ppm):

Data:
3/12/2019
The test indicated a 0ppm concentration of nitrite
*insert image of test*

3/21/2019
5.0ppm concentration
This indicates that our level has risen --> sea urchin addition to tank

03/28/2019
0ppm concentration

04/04/2019
0ppm concentration

04/17/2019
0.5ppm concentration
After the sea urchins were introduced, the biological filter could not keep up, increasing the concentration of nitrites

04/23/2019
0ppm concentration

Ammonia

2019-04-24T02:54:59Z

Lhoepfner:

The ammonia test comes from the Saltwater Master Test Kit created by API MARINE

What the test is used for:

Effect of Ammonia on Aquarium:

Test Procedure:
1) …

Recommended Ammonia levels (ppm):

Data:
3/12/2019
Between 0ppm - 0.25ppm (color was closer to matching the 0.25pmm indicator)
*insert image of test*

03/21/2019
0.25ppm ammonia level

03/28/2019
0.25ppm ammonia level

04/04/2019
0.25ppm ammonia level

04/17/2019
0.25ppm ammonia level

04/23.2019
0ppm ammonia level

Ammonia

2019-04-24T02:54:40Z

Lhoepfner:

High Range pH

2019-04-24T02:51:32Z

Lhoepfner:

The high range pH test comes from the Saltwater Master Test Kit created by API MARINE

What the test is used for:
A high range pH test is utilized to determine the pH of the show tank
The test may be used to measure the pH of other areas of the aquarium

Effect of pH on Aquarium:
The pH test determines acidity/basicity of the aquarium water
Different pH levels are safe for varying types of biological life

Test Procedure:
1) Fill a clean test tube with 5 ml of water to be tested
2) Add 5 drops of High Range pH Test Solution
3) Cap the test tube and invert tube multiple times to mix solution
4) Determine the pH by comparing the color of the solution to the High Range pH Color Chart

Recommended pH:
A pH of 7.5 is ideal for most live bearing fish (such as mollies and swordtails)
Goldfish will thrive at a pH of 7.5 as well
Marine Fish and invertebrates require a pH between 8.2 - 8.4

Data:
03/12/2019
pH reading of 8.0
*insert image of test*

03/21/2019
pH reading of 8.0

03/28/2019
pH reading of 8.0

04/04/2019
pH reading of 8.0

04/17/2019
pH reading of about 8.1

04/23/2019
pH reading of about 8.1

Nitrates

2019-03-27T01:44:24Z

Lhoepfner:

The nitrate test comes from the Saltwater Master Test Kit created by API MARINE

What the test is used for:

Effect of Ammonia on Aquarium:

Test Procedure:
1) …

Recommended Nitrate levels (ppm):

Data:
3/12/2019
The test indicated the nitrate level to be between 10ppm-20ppm
The color was closer to matching the color that indicates 20ppm
*insert image of test*

3/21/19
80ppm nitrate level

Nitrites

2019-03-27T01:43:16Z

Lhoepfner:

Ammonia

2019-03-27T01:41:58Z

Lhoepfner:

High Range pH

2019-03-27T01:40:29Z

Lhoepfner:

The high range pH test comes from the Saltwater Master Test Kit created by API MARINE

What the test is used for:
A high range pH test is utilized to determine the pH of the show tank
The test may be used to measure the pH of other areas of the aquarium

Effect of pH on Aquarium:
The pH test determines acidity/basicity of the aquarium water
Different pH levels are safe for varying types of biological life

Test Procedure:
1) Fill a clean test tube with 5 ml of water to be tested
2) Add 5 drops of High Range pH Test Solution
3) Cap the test tube and invert tube multiple times to mix solution
4) Determine the pH by comparing the color of the solution to the High Range pH Color Chart

Recommended pH:
A pH of 7.5 is ideal for most live bearing fish (such as mollies and swordtails)
Goldfish will thrive at a pH of 7.5 as well
Marine Fish and invertebrates require a pH between 8.2 - 8.4

Data:
03/12/2019
pH reading of 8.0
*insert image of test*

03/21/2019
pH reading of 8.0

Aquarium

2019-03-13T01:58:02Z

Lhoepfner: /* Water Testing */

:additions
::add Book info...
::add inline flow meter...

It appears that our research group will be setting up an aquarium in order to care for sea urchins that we will be using for a project related to ovoperoxidase. I am starting this page so as to keep track of all the aspects of the setup.

==Aquarium (29 gal Aqueon)==
:Cost - $50

==Sump (29 gallon Aqueon)==
[[File:sump-design-diagram-gmacreef-1024x554.jpg|400px]]
:from: http://gmacreef.com/reef-aquarium-sump-tank-design/
:Cost - $50
:pumps
:bag filters
:Protein Skimmer
:bio-balls/media
:[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiDrZPqHKTs Filtration]

==Stand==
:[[Building_an_Aquarium_Stand|Engineering]]

==Saltwater==
Gravity 1.025

==Contents==
:live sand
:live rock

==Filters==
:[[Water_Polisher|Water Polisher]]
:[[Surface_Skimmer|Surface Skimmer]]
:[[Internal_Air_Filter_with_Ceramic_Media|Internal Air Filter with Ceramic Media]]

==Water Testing==
:[[High Range pH|High Range pH]]
:[[Ammonia|Ammonia]]
:[[Nitrites|Nitrites]]
:[[Nitrates|Nitrates]]

Nitrates

2019-03-13T01:46:40Z

Lhoepfner:

Nitrites

2019-03-13T01:46:22Z

Lhoepfner:

Nitrates

2019-03-13T01:45:22Z

Lhoepfner:

The nitrate test comes from the Saltwater Master Test Kit created by API MARINE

What the test is used for:

Effect of Ammonia on Aquarium:

Test Procedure:
1) …

Recommended Ammonia levels (ppm):

Data:
3/12/2019
The test indicated the nitrate level to be between 10ppm-20ppm
The color was closer to matching the color that indicates 20ppm
*insert image of test*

Nitrites

2019-03-13T01:45:13Z

Lhoepfner:

The nitrite test comes from the Saltwater Master Test Kit created by API MARINE

What the test is used for:

Effect of Ammonia on Aquarium:

Test Procedure:
1) …

Recommended Ammonia levels (ppm):

Data:
3/12/2019
The test indicated a 0ppm concentration of nitrite
*insert image of test*

High Range pH

2019-03-13T01:44:55Z

Lhoepfner:

Nitrites

2019-03-13T01:44:30Z

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Nitrates

2019-03-13T01:42:47Z

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Ammonia

2019-03-13T01:38:56Z

Lhoepfner:

High Range pH

2019-03-13T01:35:20Z

Lhoepfner:

The high range pH test comes from the Saltwater Master Test Kit created by API MARINE

What the test is used for:
A high range pH test is utilized to determine the pH of the show tank
The test may be used to measure the pH of other areas of the aquarium

What affect pH has on the aquarium:
The pH test determines acidity/basicity of the aquarium water
Different pH levels are safe for varying types of biological life

Test Procedure:
1) Fill a clean test tube with 5 ml of water to be tested
2) Add 5 drops of High Range pH Test Solution
3) Cap the test tube and invert tube multiple times to mix solution
4) Determine the pH by comparing the color of the solution to the High Range pH Color Chart

Recommended pH:
A pH of 7.5 is ideal for most live bearing fish (such as mollies and swordtails)
Goldfish will thrive at a pH of 7.5 as well
Marine Fish and invertebrates require a pH between 8.2 - 8.4

Data:
03/12/2019
pH reading of 8.0
*insert image of test*

High Range pH

2019-03-13T01:33:25Z

Lhoepfner:

The high range pH test comes from the Saltwater Master Test Kit created by API MARINE

What the test is used for:
A high range pH test is utilized to determine the pH of the show tank
The test may be used to measure the pH of other areas of the aquarium

What affect pH has on the aquarium:
The pH test determines acidity/basicity of the aquarium water
Different pH levels are safe for varying types of biological life

Test Procedure:
1) Fill a clean test tube with 5 ml of water to be tested
2) Add 5 drops of High Range pH Test Solution
3) Cap the test tube and invert tube multiple times to mix solution
4) Determine the pH by comparing the color of the solution to the High Range pH Color Chart

Recommended pH levels:
A pH of 7.5 is ideal for most live bearing fish (such as mollies and swordtails)
Goldfish will thrive at a pH of 7.5 as well
Marine Fish and invertebrates require a pH between 8.2 - 8.4

Data:
03/12/2019
pH reading of 8.0
*insert image of test*

High Range pH

2019-03-13T01:32:51Z

Lhoepfner:

The high range pH test comes from the Saltwater Master Test Kit created by API MARINE

What the test is used for:
A high range pH test is utilized to determine the pH of the show tank
The test may be used to measure the pH of other areas of the aquarium

What affect pH has on the aquarium:
The pH test determines acidity/basicity of the aquarium water
Different pH levels are safe for varying types of biological life

Procedure:
1) Fill a clean test tube with 5 ml of water to be tested
2) Add 5 drops of High Range pH Test Solution
3) Cap the test tube and invert tube multiple times to mix solution
4) Determine the pH by comparing the color of the solution to the High Range pH Color Chart

Recommended pH levels:
A pH of 7.5 is ideal for most live bearing fish (such as mollies and swordtails)
Goldfish will thrive at a pH of 7.5 as well
Marine Fish and invertebrates require a pH between 8.2 - 8.4

Data:
03/12/2019
pH reading of 8.0
*insert image of test*

Ammonia

2019-03-13T01:17:07Z

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A high range pH test is utilized to determine the pH of the show tank.
The test may be used to measure the pH of other areas of the aquarium as well.

The high range pH test comes from the Saltwater Master Test Kit created by API MARINE

Procedure:
1) ….

Recommended Ammonia levels (ppm):
…

Data:
3/12/2019
Between 0ppm - 0.25ppm (color was closer to matching the 0.25pmm indicator)
*insert image of test*

High Range pH

2019-03-13T01:15:23Z

Lhoepfner:

A high range pH test is utilized to determine the pH of the show tank. The test may be used to measure the pH of other areas of the aquarium as well.

The high range pH test comes from the Saltwater Master Test Kit created by API MARINE

Procedure:
1) Fill a clean test tube with 5 ml of water to be tested
2) Add 5 drops of High Range pH Test Solution
3) Cap the test tube and invert tube multiple times to mix solution
4) Determine the pH by comparing the color of the solution to the High Range pH Color Chart

Recommended pH levels:
A pH of 7.5 is ideal for most live bearing fish (such as mollies and swordtails)
Goldfish will thrive at a pH of 7.5 as well
Marine Fish and invertebrates require a pH between 8.2 - 8.4

Data:
03/12/2019
pH reading of 8.0
*insert image of test*

High Range pH

2019-03-13T01:15:10Z

Lhoepfner:

A high range pH test is utilized to determine the pH of the show tank. The test may be used to measure the pH of other areas of the aquarium as well.

The high range pH test comes from the Saltwater Master Test Kit created by API MARINE

Procedure:
1) Fill a clean test tube with 5 ml of water to be tested
2) Add 5 drops of High Range pH Test Solution
3) Cap the test tube and invert tube multiple times to mix solution
4) Determine the pH by comparing the color of the solution to the High Range pH Color Chart

Recommended pH levels:
A pH of 7.5 is ideal for most live bearing fish (such as mollies and swordtails)
Goldfish will thrive at a pH of 7.5 as well
Marine Fish and invertebrates require a pH between 8.2 - 8.4.

Data:
03/12/2019
pH reading of 8.0
*insert image of test*

High Range pH

2019-03-13T01:14:44Z

Lhoepfner:

A high range pH test is utilized to determine the pH of the show tank. The test may be used to measure the pH of other areas of the aquarium as well.

The high range pH test comes from the Saltwater Master Test Kit created by API MARINE

Procedure:
1) Fill a clean test tube with 5 ml of water to be tested
2) Add 5 drops of High Range pH Test Solution
3) Cap the test tube and invert tube multiple times to mix solution
4) Determine the pH by comparing the color of the solution to the High Range pH Color Chart

Recommended pH levels:
A pH of 7.5 is ideal for most live bearing fish (such as mollies and swordtails)
Goldfish will thrive at a pH of 7.5 as well.
Marine Fish and invertebrates require a pH between 8.2 - 8.4.

Data:
03/12/2019
pH reading of 8.0
*insert image of test*

High Range pH

2019-03-13T01:10:20Z

Lhoepfner:

A high range pH test is utilized to determine the pH of the show tank. The test may be used to measure the pH of other areas of the aquarium as well.

The high range pH test comes from the Saltwater Master Test Kit created by API MARINE

Procedure:
1) Fill a clean test tube with 5 ml of water to be tested
2) Add 5 drops of High Range pH Test Solution
3) Cap the test tube and invert tube multiple times to mix solution
4) Determine the pH by comparing the color of the solution to the High Range pH Color Chart

Recommended pH levels:
A pH of 7.5 is ideal for most live bearing fish (such as mollies and swordtails).
Goldfish will thrive at a pH of 7.5 as well.
Marine Fish and invertebrates require a pH between 8.2 - 8.4.

Data:
03/12/2019
pH reading of 8.0
*insert image of test*

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2019-03-13T01:08:44Z

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