What do you test for?

[Jayuh]

I've been having some coral troubles and have been looking at a bunch of would-be causes, most of them pointing to water quality, so I'm trying to get my hands on a few more test kits to keep ruling out reasons.

What does everyone test for regularly to keep your tank healthy? How often do you test?

 

[Hamilton Technology]

Nitrates and Phosphates. Once a week.

What type of "coral troubles" are you experiencing?

 

[LAreefguy]

Well you should k ow your
Phos
Alk
Calcium
Mag
Iodine
Nitrate
Why don't you post levels and im sure we can figure it out together.


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[Adrock]

Well you should k ow your
Phos
Alk
Calcium
Mag
Iodine
Nitrate
Why don't you post levels and im sure we can figure it out together.


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[dorkymk3]

I test Cal, Alk, Mag every 3 days and nitrate and phosphate once a week. Maybe your water could be too clean and not enough bacteria?

 

[gumbii]

i don't test...


no test, no stress...

 

[Jerry Williams]

i don't test...


no test, no stress...

That's a great way to live. If you don't know what is going on then it won't concern you. I like that.:drum:

 

[LAreefguy]

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Lol! I never brought anything back someone else did so I just wrote on it yes maybe checking dates is smart but I'm a guns blazing kind of guy


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[Adrock]

i don't test...


no test, no stress...

so says the man with multiple std j.k.

 

[barbazoid]

tbh i only test salinity. if corals look pissed then ill bother otherwise id just be wasting reagents to find out that i have a ph that is within acceptable parameters

 

[gumbii]

That's a great way to live. If you don't know what is going on then it won't concern you. I like that.:drum:

i only test salinity... and temp... LOL... if something dies, i will either buy it again... if it dies again, i won't buy it again.. very simple...

so says the man with multiple std j.k.

i just got my test last month... i hook up with a ton of strangers, so i get tested frequently... anonymous hookups are the best...

 

[Mitch]

Depending on what you have in the tank you will want to monitor salinity, ph and calcium. Although the best way to maintain stable water parameters is by doing regular water changes.

 

[Jamess]

Every week I make sure to test KH, Ca, and Mg. If those test are not the same or close to as the week prior I will test KH throughout that next week to ensure stability as it's the easiest test.

I test Iodine, Potassium, and Iron every 2 weeks and dose these up accordingly.

I strive for

~475Ca
1500 Mg
4 Meq/L KH

Do not care about nitrate/phosphate. Not a problem for me.

 

[Emac909]

I haven't done a single test sense November of last year

 

[lowbudget]

Std...

 

[gerry0625]

I test for everything and if I add it I test for it.:couch2: