Water Quality Parameters Affected by New Tank Syndrome

One or both are higher:

• Ammonia concentration

• Nitrate concentration

Note: Nitrate concentration is usually 0 mg/L. Total alkalinity ≤50 mg of CaCO₃/L (0.998 mEq/L) will inhibit normal function of the biofilter. Buffer should be added so total alkalinity is at least 100 mg of CaCO₃/L (1.997 mEq/L).