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08/28/2006, 03:38 PM
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Moved On
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Need a reef monitor
I was wondering if they make something that monitors the PH, Salt, Calcium and whatever else im supposed to check. Do they make such a thing?
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08/28/2006, 03:44 PM
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pH and salinity (conductivity) exist. Calcium also exists but is rather unreliable. You can get induvidual probes from a company like PinPoint, or get a whole controller like an Aquacontroller Pro.
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08/28/2006, 03:47 PM
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Check out this LINK to NEPTUNE SYSTEMS
There are a few different models...with various options.....these are monitors/controllers Or you can just get seperate monitors for each from LINK to PINPOINT's
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08/28/2006, 03:56 PM
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Moved On
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What all do i need to keep an eye on in my tank? Im still new at this. THanks for the help
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08/28/2006, 09:06 PM
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anyone?
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08/28/2006, 09:39 PM
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What do you mean "keep an eye" on your tank? Test kits are the most economical over electronic probes, but what exactly are you trying to achieve?
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08/28/2006, 09:42 PM
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What all am i supposed to test for? What do i need to watch?
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08/28/2006, 10:06 PM
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there are several electronic kits around (very good ones)...
they'll measure everything from pH/EC/TDS/ORP...etc depends on how much $$$$ you want to spend.... but I have to go back to Theatrus question.............. |
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08/28/2006, 10:58 PM
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http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/index.php
That article lists all the water parameters, and indicates which need testing. I test pH, alkalinity, and SG every couple of weeks. Calcium and magnesium I test every couple of months.
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