itsacrispy
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Hi all,
I've decided it's time I invest in some test kits. I originally opted against getting the kits, because in my past, I only used them a few times before the expiration date. On top of that, I'm not keeping any "difficult" critters that require regular dosing.
That said, because my GBTA has bleached, and because I'm still seeing a lot of diatoms, I'd like to purchase the following kits for my tank:
- NH3/NH4
- NO3
- NO2
- PO4
I apologize if wrote the chemical compounds incorrectly, it's been a long time since I tested. I was wondering if anyone could suggest a low-cost brand that is reasonably accurate. I have read that Salifert is the way to go as far as cost/benefit. What are your thoughts?
I'd also like to know if there is something else I should absolutely test. I humbly ask you to note that I am not keeping any SPS, clams, or other critters that, in my limited understanding, would require additives. However, since I am still a lowbie, please let me know if I am incorrect and the absence of, say, Mg, Ca, etc, would cause the bleaching/death of my critters.
I currently use Oceanic Natural Sea Salt mix, which in my understanding has more Ca and Mg than the average salt mix.
My sedentary inverts include:
- Hammer coral
- a small colony of zoas
- a small frag of GSP
- GBTA (bleached over the course of a month)
- Pulsating Xenia
Thank you for your help everyone!
Mike
I've decided it's time I invest in some test kits. I originally opted against getting the kits, because in my past, I only used them a few times before the expiration date. On top of that, I'm not keeping any "difficult" critters that require regular dosing.
That said, because my GBTA has bleached, and because I'm still seeing a lot of diatoms, I'd like to purchase the following kits for my tank:
- NH3/NH4
- NO3
- NO2
- PO4
I apologize if wrote the chemical compounds incorrectly, it's been a long time since I tested. I was wondering if anyone could suggest a low-cost brand that is reasonably accurate. I have read that Salifert is the way to go as far as cost/benefit. What are your thoughts?
I'd also like to know if there is something else I should absolutely test. I humbly ask you to note that I am not keeping any SPS, clams, or other critters that, in my limited understanding, would require additives. However, since I am still a lowbie, please let me know if I am incorrect and the absence of, say, Mg, Ca, etc, would cause the bleaching/death of my critters.
I currently use Oceanic Natural Sea Salt mix, which in my understanding has more Ca and Mg than the average salt mix.
My sedentary inverts include:
- Hammer coral
- a small colony of zoas
- a small frag of GSP
- GBTA (bleached over the course of a month)
- Pulsating Xenia
Thank you for your help everyone!
Mike