What to test for?

wolffam · May 2, 2001

What else do I need to test for? Currently testing, PH, Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, Phosphate, Calcium. What else is needed?

saltwater marauder · May 2, 2001

Specific Gravity, all I can think of. You listed everything I test for except for salinity.

slk3599 · May 2, 2001

Also, if this is a reef tank along with testing for calcium, you need to test your alkalinty levels.

saltwater marauder · May 2, 2001

Oh yeah, oops, Alk...usually test with calc and ph in the same session.

jond · May 2, 2001

How often does everyone test? Once, or twice a week?

maestro · May 2, 2001

i test once a week

saltwater marauder · May 2, 2001

Once a week, same day and about the same time of day each time, for consistency

nm reef · May 2, 2001

I test all the above on Sunday Mornin.....also take a sample about once a month to a trusted LFS to compare results........