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Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by Jacwil, Oct 4, 2009.

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  1. Jacwil

    Jacwil Coral Banded Shrimp

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    I currently test for Ammonia,Ph,Nitrites,Nitrates and Calcium levels. Heading to LFS in a while...what other tests should I get for my mixed reef? Mg, Phosphates etc? Thx!
     
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  2. aesp533262

    aesp533262 Spaghetti Worm

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    I test for Carbonate hardness, and Phosphates
     
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  3. reeferdude

    reeferdude Fire Shrimp

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    you should be checking alk and mag. i wouldn't waste money on phosphate test kit just go ahead and assume that you have them and run a gfo reactor.
     
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  4. Geoff

    Geoff Teardrop Maxima Clam

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    I would alk and ph to the list.
     
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  5. aesp533262

    aesp533262 Spaghetti Worm

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    I second that....Im actually picking up a TLF Reactor today for just that reason.
     
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  6. Jm'sRSM

    Jm'sRSM Fire Shrimp

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    that makes littler sense to me. how would you know when to change the media in the reactor? assuming it needs to be replaced and changing it when it doesnt yet need to be will be more costly!
     
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  7. aesp533262

    aesp533262 Spaghetti Worm

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    Thats a test that you dont really need to pay for....take it lfs and have them test...you would test the water that is coming directly out of the reactor. PETCO does this test free.....about the only anyone should get from there..FREE STUFF!
     
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  8. reeferdude

    reeferdude Fire Shrimp

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    the reactor media changes color when it s exhausted, soak it in clorox solution to regenerate it or recharge it.
     
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