Test kit suggestions

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  1. Kelley11

    Kelley11 Peppermint Shrimp

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    What test kits do you all recommend for salt water testing? I want to make sure I have something for Calcium as well.

    Thanks,
    Jay
     
    Kelley11, Sep 19, 2009
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  2. invert phil

    invert phil Millepora

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    Until your tank has cycled you will want to measure ammonia, nitrite and nitrate. Generally you also want to monitor phosphate, magnesium, calcium and alkalinity. Plus occasionally monitor pH.

    Additional advanced monitoring/dosing; iodine, strontium and potassium

    After the initial cycle every else can be kept in check by fortnightly 20% water changes using a good salt mix and RO water.
     
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  3. Av8Bluewater

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    I've had good luck with API for most things.. I have Salifert for Mag.. works well.
     
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    +1 Agreed, most of my test kits are salifert.
     
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  5. tatted4ever

    tatted4ever Clown Trigger

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    Salifert for Ca, Mg, Alk. Api for rest
     
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  6. Kelley11

    Kelley11 Peppermint Shrimp

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    Thanks alot guys that is what I was looking for! I will place the order tonight :)
     
    Kelley11, Sep 19, 2009
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