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08/23/2007, 04:24 PM
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monitors and testing equipment?????
I am very lazy and find it a pain to go through and check my water levels a couple times a week in my small reef system. I am looking for supplies that I can set up to show my water levels 24/7 digitally where I can just look over and see everything is ok.
such as a pinpoint PH meter. -what levels do they and dont they make this type opf thing for? I test PH, KH, SG, Ca, Mg, and Nitrates-- -what is the best bang for the buck on these products and where can I find them online? |
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08/23/2007, 04:39 PM
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LOL - you're even too lazy to do your own research?
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08/23/2007, 04:41 PM
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for monitors they make, nitrate, cal. pH, sg, temp, orp. some are cheap some are around 300.00 but still need to test for mag, and alk.
here is a site with them all. http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_search...hText=pinpoint |
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08/23/2007, 04:44 PM
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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 |
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08/23/2007, 04:44 PM
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hah yea I did a little after I posted this..
thanks, I went to www.liveaquaria.com and saw this. now do they have the best pricing or do you recommend somewhere else? |
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08/23/2007, 04:45 PM
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the only way you will know if it is the best price is by checking other stores
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08/23/2007, 04:46 PM
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wow the nitrate and calcium monitors are like $250 a piece. thanks again.
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08/23/2007, 04:52 PM
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you gotta pay good money to be lazy these days
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08/23/2007, 05:01 PM
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Once the tank is established and the stocking is done, I don't think all that much testing is needed. I test alkalinity and measure the temperature every week or two, and calcium and magnesium every couple of months or so. I also test pH with a meter every month or so. Of course, I watch the tanks for signs of algal problems, and I don't stock very heavily.
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