Testing?

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by cira050, Jul 13, 2009.

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  1. cira050

    cira050 Torch Coral

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    if im testing for:
    Magnesium
    Calcium
    Nitrates
    Nitrites
    Salinity
    PH
    Ammonia
    Is that an ok basis? Should i be testing for other things? Im just keeping fish, softies, and lps
     
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  3. divott

    divott Giant Squid

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    ammonia and phosphates i think
     
  4. PackLeader

    PackLeader Giant Squid

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    ammonia, alkalinity, and phosphates
     
  5. divott

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    shoot forgot the alkalinity. lol.
     
  6. cira050

    cira050 Torch Coral

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    sorry im also doing ammonia i forgot that. thanks. so ill go out and buy an alkalinity tester :)
     
  7. divott

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    and phosphates too cira if possible
     
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  9. cira050

    cira050 Torch Coral

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    ok ok fine if you say so. And just to get this clear. I have no idea what any of you think or anything but cira is my last name haha. Ryan is my first name. Just to clarify for those who thought otherwise
     
  10. divott

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    just answering by your id name here ryan. those tests that you arent doing yet are important, and just tryin to help make sure you have all bases covered. want to see your tank flourish.