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Hi everyone! I'm still kind of a newbie to planted tanks, and I was wondering what ideal water conditions for planted tanks are. I'm especially confused by nitrates and nitrites.
In case it's easier for people to critique on existing conditions
here are the readings from my tanks:
46gal
pH - 7.8
GH - 11 (196.9 ppm)
KH - 8 (143.2 ppm)
Nitrate - 3 ppm
Nitrite - 0 ppm
Ammonia - 0 ppm
29gal
pH - 7.6
GH - 10 (179 ppm)
KH - 9 (161.1 ppm)
Nitrate - 3 ppm
Nitrite - 0 ppm
Ammonia - 0 ppm
Any and all suggestions are appreciated!
In case it's easier for people to critique on existing conditions
46gal
pH - 7.8
GH - 11 (196.9 ppm)
KH - 8 (143.2 ppm)
Nitrate - 3 ppm
Nitrite - 0 ppm
Ammonia - 0 ppm
29gal
pH - 7.6
GH - 10 (179 ppm)
KH - 9 (161.1 ppm)
Nitrate - 3 ppm
Nitrite - 0 ppm
Ammonia - 0 ppm
Any and all suggestions are appreciated!