Trace water constituents in reef tanks

[dean]

Does anyone test for minor elements such as Strontium, borate, iodine, and iron in their reef tanks, and if so what brand of test kits do you use?

 

[kris]

Seachem makes some of these more specialized tests, including strontium. They are not that expensive either ($32 for the stron) I personnaly however have not used them.

 

[chadster]

I have used the Seachem calcium test kit and its great. It's easy to read and seems more accurate to the ppm than other kits I have used. I have not tried the strontium test kit but it is definitely next on my list. I am currently trying the Red Sea test kits for the other parameters and they are okay. The only thing I test for somewhat out of the norm is Copper since I use treated tap water. I don't want any to sneak in.