Water Testing

[Sidekick41]

Hey everyone,

I've been learning alot and working at getting my tank the way I want it. Water chemistry is one of those areas where I still have alot to learn.

Currently I test for Phosphate, Nitrate, Nitrite, Ammonia, and pH

I currently have 2 Clown, 1 Yellowtail Damsel, 1 PJ Cardinal, 1 Blue Damsel, 1 Black & White Damsel, Cleaner Goby DUO - (Blue Neon & Yellow Line), 1 Green Star Polyp, 1 Duncan, Zoanthids, 1 mushroom (5 heads)

Should I be testing any other parameters? Thanks

R,
Rob

 

[RockStacker]

If you plan to have more hard corals, you will need to start testing for Calcium, Alkalinity and Magnesium as well.
With your current livestock, I would not worry about these just yet.

 

[Sakura2282]

Hi Rob,

I was just wondering how big is your tank? You have 8 fish or did I count them wrong.

+1 RockStacker

 

[Sidekick41]

I have a 55 gallon tank with a 30 gallon sump/ref. Yes, technically I have 8 but the Blue Neon & Yellow Line are so small I didn't really count them. I know I'm at my limit and I'm thinking of adding more live rock because I'm getting some green hair algea which mean I have too much phsophates. My Ammonia and Nitrates and Nitrites are all 0 though.

 

[Sakura2282]

Adding more live rock sounds like a good idea if you are planning to keep all those fish in your tank. Be aware of any any aggressive behavior between the fish too.

Good luck!

 

[Sidekick41]

They all get along excep the 3 strip Damsel fsh will chase te yellowtail but has never hurt it yet. Thanks for the advice.