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What are the correct water conditions for my marine aquarium?

April 26, 2017aquarium Conditions Marine water

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What are the correct water conditions for my marine aquarium?

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We recommend marine aquariums be maintained within the following ranges: Temperature 74° – 82°F (23° – 28°C) Salinity 34 – 36 ppt pH 8.15 – 8.6 (8.2 – 8.3 optimum) Alkalinity 2.0 – 5.0 meq/L Ammonia zero Nitrite zero Nitrate <20 mg/L as nitrate ion, <4.55 mg/L as nitrate-nitrogen Phosphate <0.05 mg/L Calcium 375 - 475 mg/L Dissolved Oxygen >6.90 mg/L