Tests confirmed: Insane.

[ryebread]

I am going a little crazy here gathering up all of my new test kits. I have always tested my water with cheapo stuff and I am finally investing in some nice Salifert Test Kits.
So far I have:
Calcium
Iodine
Nitrate
Nitrite
Ammonia
KH/Alk
PH
Do you guys think that I should be running any other tests for a reef set-up? I am using RO/DI water. I didn't figure that I would need a Silicate or Phosphate Test kit but, I could easily be wrong on that.
Any other kits that I should pick up?

 

[jonthefb]

i woudl get a phosphate one...just in case!
if somethings wrong and all your other tests are fine, this little punk could be responsible!
good luck
jon

 

[j21kickster]

agree w/ jon

 

[flamingkingofhe]

magnesium

 

[j21kickster]

magnesium would be a waste of money- a factor true- but not one to be tested often

 

[nm reef]

I'd also have the phosphates test available....I have all the saliferts you've mentioned...including iodine/magnesium. The only ones used on a regular basis are the calcium/alk tests. But the others are there if the need ever comes up.Quality tests can be extremely helpful in times of crisis...so in my opinion...better safe than sorry.

 

[ryebread]

Okay.......so far I am coming up with a need for the Phosphates test. I will order one up from good ole SWF.com.
How about Strontium? Any need?
What does the Magnesium test do for me? Other than the obvious answer of test my Magnesium levels......just not sure what I am looking for with Magnesium.

 

[hairtrigger]

Hey rye, did anyone mention you might want to add a phospahate test?
Actually, the mere threat of possible cyano from phosphates skeers me enough to get one. I think I should.....

 

[wolffam]

Total agreement, get the Phosphate.