Reef testing

[mr. limpid]

So the rule I try to go by is if I don't test it I don't add it. The test kits I own are ammonia; nitrate; alk; Ph and cal. So my question is what do all you reefers test for in your reefs. My 20gal reef has been running for about 3 years and doing fine, would like it to stay that way. Thanks in advance for all replies.

 

[isthatright]

Originally Posted by Mr. Limpid
http:///forum/post/3198538
So the rule I try to go by is if I don't test it I don't add it. The test kits I own are ammonia; nitrate; alk; Ph and cal. So my question is what do all you reefers test for in your reefs. My 20gal reef has been running for about 3 years and doing fine, would like it to stay that way. Thanks in advance for all replies.
if your not having any problems why worry about testing? i test once ina while for nitrates just to keep a check on it , i'd rather be ahead of it. i want to start getting corals so i think i might but a calcium test kit.

 

[mr. limpid]

I was concearned about missing elements in my water after reading beaslbob thread on water changes.

 

[mr. limpid]

anyone else out there with test kits?

 

[isthatright]

i think everyone has a test kit, i'v had test kits for my tanks for 20 yrs, it's something u should have in this hobby just make sure u replace when expired. now that i have sand n liverock i've got to get additional for calcium , n other things so i hope someone else chimes n tells u more than me. good luck..

 

[isthatright]

what exactly do think your missing?

 

[mr. limpid]

thanks for responding. I'm not sure what I'm missing. Just want to know if I should be testing for things like Iodine; Magnesium; Strontium; etc.