Which LFS do test?

[Logan killer]

Since I'm a lazy guy, I'm guilty of not testing my water for couple of months. My LFS can do test, but it's about $2 a test; since I only visit on Fridays. Any of you know who do test?

 

[SanClementeEric]

Petco tests.

 

[BeanMachine]

I'm sure any store you buy something from would do it for free.

All those collector pieces in your tanks and you don't test at all? Trust me from experience that is a recipe for disaster.

 

[Logan killer]

Reason I don't test is weekly water change, no dosing, running skimmer and gfo + Carbon. =).

 

[BeanMachine]

Reason I don't test is weekly water change, no dosing, running skimmer and gfo + Carbon. =).

Eventually that will not work.

 

[Adrock]

Petco tests.

hahahahahaha with the dip strips

 

[Adrock]

we test for free using the red sea test kits bring a water sample the next time you come for a heat pack

 

[Logan killer]

hahahahahaha with the dip strips

You do test? =P

 

[lurking]

testing is for noobs. just taste a bit of the water, that will tell you all you need to know.

 

[Reefomeez]

Reason I don't test is weekly water change, no dosing, running skimmer and gfo + Carbon. =).

All of this can kill your coral as quickly as none of this. But you're a baller so maybe it doesn't matter.

 

[reefes pieces]

+1 Weekly water changes can be good for nutrient export but also risk instability if the params in the new batch of saltwater aren't consistent. Well at least you're willing to pay for testing so that's good.

All of this can kill your coral as quickly as none of this. But you're a baller so maybe it doesn't matter.

 

[Logan killer]

Fine...........will Hanna checker calc work? Red sea is just sitting in dust since too much work.

 

[Adrock]

Fine...........will Hanna checker calc work? Red sea is just sitting in dust since too much work.

hahaha red sea is about the same as the hanna checker if not easier red sea: measure 5 ml of water in vile add reagent A 5 drops shake add reagent b one scoop of powder then fill syringe with reagent c and go to town I just timed myself doing a test less than 3.5 min really too much work a freeking water change will take longer c'mon

 

[Reefomeez]

Fine...........will Hanna checker calc work? Red sea is just sitting in dust since too much work.

If you think the Red Sea kit is too much work you're gonna hate the Hanna Calcium checker. Just pay someone. I'm not an LFS but if you roll down to Long Beach with some water I'll test it all.

 

[BeanMachine]

I'll test your water for a Kraktoejam zoa.

 

[Logan killer]

Yea, maybe I do that. test once a week? or bioweekly for heavy LPS?

 

[Reefomeez]

Test once a week until all levels are where you want them and have been stable for at least a month with you following your normal routine. After that you can start to slack off.

 

[Adrock]

Reason I don't test is weekly water change, no dosing, running skimmer and gfo + Carbon. =).

when you have to justify why you do or don't do something you know its wrong deep inside

 

[Clifford]

hahahahahaha with the dip strips

Hey, I use dip strips and they are as good or better than many nitrate test kits. Don't bash the strips Robert! LOL

 

[Adrock]

I like to test every day for two to three weeks during that time create a log and write down all the test results then test once a week when you make change to the tank like adding fish and or corals do it again trust me its nice to have some thing to reference when you see something going on in the tank you can look back in the log and narrow down the problem to what it is for me that's the only way to run a system its called cya ( cover your A$$) cause when things go wrong and you loose a expensive coral for being lazy you will kick your self in the but its it is not a question of if its going to happen but when I have been doing this professional for almost ten yr and been in the hobby since I was 11 yrs old and I speak from my experience and from others that I have helped