you want zero on both
nitrites and
nitrates, but not really possible- you should be able to maintain zero on
nitrites and under 5ppm on
nitrates. Small amounts of
nitrates are ok. People will bioballs and other unnecessary filtration will commonly have over 20ppm.
Ph- 8.1-8.4
Alk- 3-4 meq/L or I think the other conversion is about 9-11 dkh?
CA- 375-450 depending on what u have in the tank.
Total and Free
ammonia- zero
