what test to perform?

[bluehippo3]

i am getting ready to start a reef tank? what test should i be performing on the water besides:
salinity
ph
nitrite
nitrate
calcium
alkalinity
phosphate
Am i missing a test? Thanks for any help!!!

 

[bluehippo3]

bump :help:

 

[travis89]

You should probably test for ammonia until the tank has been set up a while, other than that you've got it covered

 

[bluehippo3]

thanks

 

[travis89]

no problem

 

[lion_crazz]

Looks like you have everything if you include ammonia.
Be sure to use a refractometer to test salinity. This is the best and cheapest you will find:
https://www.saltwaterfish.com/site_11...ot_parent_id=6

 

[dejaco]

That about covers it. For first three months you will probably run them all weekly. After that most I know just test nitrates, Ca, Alk, & pH. After a water change I suggest running the whole gammut of tests to make sure.