sen5241b
Reef enthusiast
Calcium of course. Magnesium? Strontium? Alkalinity? Others? What tests do you do on a regular basis for corals? Which are most important?
What tests for corals?
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ndepratt
Equipment Junkie
I only test KH and calcium.... but a nitrate and phosphate test kid wouldn't be bad. If you're having problems keeping your KH/Calcium steady or high enough, then you might try a magnesium test kit, I like the elos personally :P
JAG107
Reef enthusiast
The big 4: Calcium, pH, Alk, Magnesium.
You can do nitrate if you want. Its tough to find a *good* phosphate kit. Just look at your algae in the tank to measure phos.
Strontium, completely useless test IMO. Nobody REALLY knows if its really that important for coral growth/health. If you do regular water changes, you're probably getting all you need. I'd say only test that if you're dosing.
You can do nitrate if you want. Its tough to find a *good* phosphate kit. Just look at your algae in the tank to measure phos.
Strontium, completely useless test IMO. Nobody REALLY knows if its really that important for coral growth/health. If you do regular water changes, you're probably getting all you need. I'd say only test that if you're dosing.
yote
In Memoriam
I test for alk,calcium,and magnesium every other day.I keep an eye on my PH with a monitor.
daugherty
part time reefer
i test alk cal and mag
