Water test

[kracken]

Just performed my first water test since my tank has been up, and to my surprise all the values came in @ 0. The tank has only been running for 5 days, is this possible, and can I expect an explosion in the near future. Tested agin to be sure, same results.

29 gal. boicube
25 lb lr
20lb ls
5lb lr rubble in chamber 2 topped with bioballs

 

[Trogdor]

IMO, here is what I would do.

Toss the bioballs. From what I hear they are a nitrate magnet, I'm sure Jesse or someone else can explain it a bit better than I could. The live rock in the chamber should be enough (or you can add more rubble if you want). If you don't see any ammonia increase in the next couple of days, I would add a raw uncooked/unseasoned piece of shrimp to your tank. Another option that I have heard of it using household ammonia and adding it directly to the tank. I'm have no opinion on this since I have never tried it but personally I wouldn't add any household chemicals to the tank...just my opinion. And welcome to NanoTank