Most important test

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  1. jdameli1

    jdameli1 Torch Coral

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    What are the most important things to test for with coral?

    I need a new test kit, any suggestions is there one that has everything?
     
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  2. evolved

    evolved Wrasse Freak

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    Make that plural and you'll get three answers :D

    Calcium
    Magnesium
    Alkalinity

    They're all equally important in a reef.
     
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  3. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    I agree and would add

    Nitrate and Phosphate.
     
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  4. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    I would add nitrate and phosphate too.

    Its not Droid, it's me fishies.
     
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  5. ReefBruh

    ReefBruh Giant Squid

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    Beat me to it


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  6. jdameli1

    jdameli1 Torch Coral

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    Is there any all in one kit I can order?

    I already have nitrates
     
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  7. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    No, but API makes one that is almost that.

    They have a "SW Test Kit" and a "Reef Test Kit"

    If you buy those two you'll have everything other than Mg. (API doesn't make Mg test). For that, I recommend against Red Sea and for Salifert.


    API is a good beginner test kit. As you run out of those kits (at different rates) I would suggest replacing them one -by -one with a different brand to see if you like it better...
     
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