to test or not to test

kevinohio · 08/04/2007, 07:36 PM

I was told the other day not to tesst water in the tank.
This I admit was a shock to me, I would think that would be a big no no not to test.
Just wanted to get sme other thoughts, and if it is indeed wrong to test then why?

loves saltwater · 08/04/2007, 07:53 PM

I test my water every week. I will do it more often if something looks wrong or the livestock is acting weird

Lotus99 · 08/04/2007, 07:57 PM

There's nothing wrong with knowing what's going on with the water in your tank. I say test as much as you want

I've heard some people say not to test in the first couple of weeks of cycling, but that's really only to try to prevent the psychological "empty tank" syndrome and encourage patience. There's still nothing wrong with testing daily, if you want to, or if it helps you understand the cycle better.

Obviously, taking 5 or 10ml out of the tank isn't going to affect your tank at all.

dwd5813 · 08/04/2007, 08:00 PM

who told you not to test your water? how would you know when your change water was suitable? how would you know if your tank had cycled? how would you justify to the wife all the hours you spend in the tank room?

08/04/2007, 07:36 PM	#1
kevinohio Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: mayfield ohio Posts: 514	to test or not to test I was told the other day not to tesst water in the tank. This I admit was a shock to me, I would think that would be a big no no not to test. Just wanted to get sme other thoughts, and if it is indeed wrong to test then why? __________________ kevin Current Tank Info: 75 gallon FOWLR

08/04/2007, 07:53 PM	#2
loves saltwater Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Katy,Tx Posts: 945	I test my water every week. I will do it more often if something looks wrong or the livestock is acting weird __________________ Does anyone have the number to Reef Keepers Anonymous! AM- 0 Rite- 0 Rate- 0 Phos- 0 PH- 8.0 SG- 1.026 Cal- 420 KH- 8.0 dKH Alk- 2.51 meg/L Mag- 1350 Temp-78-80 Current Tank Info: 125RR/30 gal DIY sump-fuge/100 lbs of LR/PM Bullet Skimmer/1000GPH Closed loop/T5 4X54 Watt HO

08/04/2007, 07:57 PM	#3
Lotus99 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,398	There's nothing wrong with knowing what's going on with the water in your tank. I say test as much as you want I've heard some people say not to test in the first couple of weeks of cycling, but that's really only to try to prevent the psychological "empty tank" syndrome and encourage patience. There's still nothing wrong with testing daily, if you want to, or if it helps you understand the cycle better. Obviously, taking 5 or 10ml out of the tank isn't going to affect your tank at all. __________________ "So long, and thanks for all the fish" Current Tank Info: 125g reef, gobies, cardinals, softies and LPS; 36g Neo Nano tank; 10+ FW tanks

08/04/2007, 08:00 PM	#4
dwd5813 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: 813 Posts: 2,827	who told you not to test your water? how would you know when your change water was suitable? how would you know if your tank had cycled? how would you justify to the wife all the hours you spend in the tank room? __________________ order some golf shoes, otherwise we'll never get out of this place alive. what can i say? in dog beers, i have only had one. - dublo8 Current Tank Info: 40B aiptasia farm