tank cycled in less then a week?

[spanko]

Check out the Hanna Checker HC Handheld colorimeters.

 

[nfsplayer]

I've been using API test kits for few years now and they are pretty accurate. My LFS store also sells other one, but they cost three times more then API does.

 

[travelerjp98]

also digital test moniter wise, check out a series called Pin point test kits... not sure who makes them

 

[spanko]

American Marine, real pricey.

 

[travelerjp98]

Quote:
Originally Posted by spanko http:///t/387454/tank-cycled-in-less-then-a-week/100#post_3411944
American Marine, real pricey.
that's what it was... but I heard that they were really accurate

 

[kiefers]

some folks on the forum use the seacem test kits. You should be able to use this kit with zero problems and..... there more acurrate than the API's.

 

[travelerjp98]

I love my seachem test kits!

 

[nfsplayer]

Just picked up 2 small snails and 1 red leg hermit crab

 

[travelerjp98]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Nfsplayer http:///t/387454/tank-cycled-in-less-then-a-week/100#post_3412044
Just picked up 2 small snails and 1 red leg hermit crab
that should be good for now... don't add anything else for 2 weeks now...

 

[travelerjp98]

also keep us updated on trites and trates!

 

[tirtza]

Wow!! I just looked up the prices of the Marine PinPoint digital testers.....I major sticker shock! The pH test alone was $70! I think I'll stick to my API tests for now. I have a Seachem test for pH and Alkalinity (which I don't test yet), and then a set of API tests for pH, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate. I like to use the both the Seachem and API test when I'm testing my pH. In general, they've both always had the same results. When I run out of API, I'll purchase Seachem next since that seems to be highly recommended.

 

[travelerjp98]

Quote:
Originally Posted by tirtza http:///t/387454/tank-cycled-in-less-then-a-week/100#post_3412100
Wow!! I just looked up the prices of the Marine PinPoint digital testers.....I major sticker shock! The pH test alone was $70! I think I'll stick to my API tests for now. I have a Seachem test for pH and Alkalinity (which I don't test yet), and then a set of API tests for pH, ammonia, nitrite, nitrate. I like to use the both the Seachem and API test when I'm testing my pH. In general, they've both always had the same results. When I run out of API, I'll purchase Seachem next since that seems to be highly recommended.
yeah, there is no point in buying the digital moniters unless you're an advanced hobbyist

 

[kiefers]

what are you testing your salinity with may I ask?

 

[nfsplayer]

Quote:
Originally Posted by Kiefers http:///t/387454/tank-cycled-in-less-then-a-week/100#post_3412197
what are you testing your salinity with may I ask?
refractometer.

 

[nfsplayer]

I was just looking at my tank and saw a very small bug, grey color. Anyone know who that was?

 

[spanko]

Look up Amphipod.

 

[nfsplayer]

Quote:
Originally Posted by spanko http:///t/387454/tank-cycled-in-less-then-a-week/100#post_3412303
Look up Amphipod.
yea, that it. Tnx.

 

[tirtza]

I wish someone would invent a single digital device that tests pH, salinity, ammonia, nitrites, and nitrates. Something that looks like a refractometer but does all of that other stuff as well.

 

[nfsplayer]

I have a small problem. I bought a zoo frag at my LFS for a good price, but my hermit crab keeps knocking it out of the spot i'm putting it in. Is there any way to glue it?

 

[spanko]

Loctite Super Glue Gel. Like this.....