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01/22/2009, 03:07 AM
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Water Testing
I've got a new tank, with only live sand and rock and a fish, I'll soon be moving to a new tank and eventually adding more fish and corals so...
What should I be testing in my water, and does anybody have or know of a good test kit to buy? |
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01/22/2009, 04:23 AM
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Location: Matthews NC
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http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/index.php A good article on the parameters and what they really are. Also, there are several good brands to buy, salifert would be one of them
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01/22/2009, 09:15 AM
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NTTH Rookie Help
 
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ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, ph, temperature and salinity until cycled, then alk/kh, magnesium and calcium after to get params right before adding corals, as above salifert is a good choice kit, but there are several others as well
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Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club) |
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01/22/2009, 09:20 AM
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Location: Rockledge, Fl
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What Michael said. . .I also continue to monitor PH after the tank is cycled, because it can sometimes point to other problems or help you diagnose issues (plus, I drip kalkwasser, which can potentially have a drastic effect on PH).
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All opinions in the above message should be taken with 35 ppt salt. -Mike C. Current Tank Info: I have a reef screen saver on my phone, does that count? |
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01/22/2009, 09:22 AM
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NTTH Rookie Help
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good point mike i should have stated to remain testing the ph, cheers mike
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Don't be afraid to ask questions, we in the new to the hobby are here to help you [For My Tank Spec,Photo Album,Articles and website, click on my name] MY Very Kindest and Warmest Regards , MIKE Current Tank Info: I have a 92 gal Corner Tank, and way too many pieces of equipment to list really, (proud member of the reef central corner club) |
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01/22/2009, 09:40 AM
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ok I know what to test, so now what brands do you guys use and have the most accurate readings from
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01/22/2009, 10:59 AM
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Join Date: May 2000
Location: Waxhaw, NC USA
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LaMotte, Elos and Salifert for my taste. The first mentioned are a bit pricier, but excellently made kits with glass vials [don't etch from reagents] and reagents can be ordered separately when you run out. Reliable, consistent, and all this in a sturdy storage box. [sorry if I just gave you a picture of Billy Mays - that's likely to stay with you for the next 36 hours
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