nanoid Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 I am a newbie and am about to start a 12 gallon nanno. I have heard all the hoopla about how the tough guys and longtime reefers don't need no stinking test kits! But i need to test and besides, i am looking forward to playing mad scientist. Any way, there are so many reviews. I am looking for a cost efective but accurate test kit. I have been hearing that the liquid tyoe tests are bettter. Any rcomendations? Which test kits are needed? Which ones can i do without untill i get corals in the tank? Link to comment
Crakeur Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 you will need to test for ammonia and nitrites while you cycle the tank. Even if Sean and Tony tell you that their live rock won't need cycling, you will still need to do it so get those tests for the cycling period. Might want to get a pH test and a Calcium test if you plan on keeping calcium using critters. Don't know who would claim they don't need to test the water. I don't do it but I should. Just too damned lazy. Link to comment
nanoid Posted October 10, 2002 Author Share Posted October 10, 2002 any brand names? The salt water master test kit by Aq. Pharmasuticals looks good it has the ph, nitrite, nitrate, and amonia. What do ya thing of this one? Any recos for the calcium? Crak you are all over this site man! Lucky for me! Link to comment
Crakeur Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 try fastest/seatest or salifert although I'm sure they all have their pros and cons. others here might have another test they prefer. Link to comment
ross76053 Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 I've used the Kent & Red Sea kits - both have been fairly accurate. Ross Link to comment
LakerFan Posted October 10, 2002 Share Posted October 10, 2002 I use a bunch of different test kits, but for greater accuracy and a good price, go with Salifert. Marinedepot.com has them for a good price. Link to comment
spectre Posted October 11, 2002 Share Posted October 11, 2002 Originally posted by nanoid I have heard all the hoopla about how the tough guys and longtime reefers don't need no stinking test kits! Unless thier name is Jesus they should be testing regularly. Time and experience do not = perfect water quality. Last time I checked, I couldn't SEE nitrates, or S.G. or Ca, or ALK. TEST REGULARLY= very happy inhabitants JMTC Link to comment
tinyreef Posted October 11, 2002 Share Posted October 11, 2002 spectre's right, even Aquaman would need test kits! he friggin breathes the stuff! :x "Nitrate level too high! Need mouth-to-mouth from Wonder Woman!" those reefers that don't test are stupid morons! X) or lazy bastages! but i guarantee everyone has pH, ammonia, and nitrate test kits. who doesn't own a hydrometer or refractometer? then again wasn't there someone who was tasting their water? : dip test? Link to comment
Bocephous Posted October 12, 2002 Share Posted October 12, 2002 I talk to my snails and they tell me when the water is bad. They also tell me to kill people and bring them the severed pinkies. Link to comment
Crakeur Posted October 12, 2002 Share Posted October 12, 2002 wow, that must be a snail thing because mine love the pinkies too. Link to comment
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