New 12G Nano

[curiousnano]

My tank set up - running since yesterday Dec 04, 06'.
My wish is add corals and fish.
How can i check water?
Some Features about my tank:
* 12 Gallon glass tank
* Energy efficient high output T-5 lighting (8watts x 3) - Moon light feature for coral spawning, breeding and night feeding. Lighting is hidden under canopy
* Submersible circulating pump - circulates 9 times per hour
* 3-stage filtration system - Carbon pillow and filter pads included
* Dimensions:15" H x 14" W x 16" L - Emptyweight: 26lbs. Filled weight: 96lbs
* 13lbs Live Rock
* Live sand.

 

[jacksonpt]

Most LFSs can check the water for you (sometimes for free, some places charge), or you can do it yourself with test kits.
At the very least I'd recommend testing
- nitrates
- nitrites
- ph
- salinity/specific gravity
- ammonia
- calcium
- alkalinity

 

[curiousnano]

Thanks Jack
Whats most important for corals? Or we have to be RIGHT in all testings:
- nitrates
- nitrites
- ph
- salinity/specific gravity
- ammonia
- calcium
- alkalinity
Thanks.

 

[jacksonpt]

Depends on the coral... some are hardier than others. But if you're not at least close to ideal in all of them you are asking for trouble.