testing

  1. JAKos

    Testing & Dosing

    So i'm just getting into the world of testing and dosing, how often should i be testing for alkalinity calcium and magnesium as i'm starting to dose. should i be testing weekly? any info would be helpful :)
  2. Test Kits Using Phone RGB - Color Blind Testing Aid

    Test Kits Using Phone RGB - Color Blind Testing Aid

    Hi all. I've been a long time lurker getting lots of useful info off the forum to set up my first tank. I got some personal help last week with a fish diagnosis so I was looking for some way to give back to the community. I am color blind which makes reading most test kits impossible. I have...
    • PapaElf
    • Article
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    • color blind reef chemistry testing testing
    • Category: Reef Chemistry
  3. breefrost

    Maximum nitrate levels

    What is the maximum nitrate reading you know of where corals were kept successfully? What is the “breaking point” for the hardiest of corals? What corals are the most tolerant to high nitrates? Please input especially if you have large predatory fish! Thanks!
  4. K

    Illinois Aquariums Aquarium Controller Powerheads Sumps Getting out of the hobby - lots for sale

    Hi everyone, It pains me to say this but I’m getting out of the hobby for a while. I planned to finally set up my dream tank last year, but work + life has kept me super busy & I haven’t had the time or energy. Now, I’m buying a home and am going to be spending the next year doing renovations...
  5. Ryan Wolf

    Texas Aquarium Controller Brand New Neptune Trident, In Box (just pay what I paid)

    I have a new in box, sealed, Neptune Trident that I won’t be using. Just pay what I paid ($644.59 w/taxes, see receipt) plus $50 to ship. Done! Hope someone who needs one gives it a good home. I can ship Saturday morning if paid in full tonight (6/26)
  6. LxHowler

    Help with red sea nitrate test

    So I have been using a API nitrate test since I first started my tank, it has seemed pretty reliable but it has just run out so I thought id try the red sea pro test, bought the kit with phosphate aswell. The issue I'm having is that the API test was saying my nitrates are at 10 but I've just...
  7. KeystoneMalone

    Baseline Parameters

    R2R Community- How do you establish baseline parameters for your reef to really see how much calc/alk/mag your corals are using? I test once a week, but it seems as though numbers can jump around a little. Ive also never tested right after a WC to see what the numbers are once elements have...
  8. Reeferburns

    My calcium levels high

    Hi, I’m wondering if 490ppm and 9.6 dkh is bad or good? Do I need to try and lower my calcium? Also how do I maintain my alk level at 9.6.
  9. Rick Mathew

    SAMPLE STORAGE AND ITS IMPACT ON PHOSPHATE MEASUREMENT

    SAMPLE STORAGE AND ITS IMPACT ON PHOSPHATE MEASUREMENT In a discussion on R2R @BigJohnny posed a question about why his Hanna ULR Phosphorous test results were significantly higher (2-3 times) than his ICP test results…. Here is a link to the discussion...
  10. esther

    Testing, Testing . . . 1 2 3

    OK, so it's water test day... Wondering what you all make of these numbers (keep in mind we did all tests twice, just to be sure). My biggest issue is Alkalinity. We're going to retest today after we recalibrate our KH Director to see if it ends up closer to our Hanna tester. Which ones do we...
  11. dtruitt

    What chemicals / concentrations are used for standard test kits?

    I'm a controls engineer by day, so I've been musing about making a DIY Trident / Reefbot automated test system in my spare time. My willingness to embark on such a project is dependent on the availability of affordable reagents, and preferably reagents that dont need to be vigorously shaken...
  12. nickkohrn

    Trident Owners - Do You Still Test Manually?

    Question: If you own a Trident, do you still perform manual tests with the test kits that you used prior to acquiring a Trident, such as Salifert, Hanna, Red Sea, et al. Why do you, or do you not, perform manual tests? I tried searching for threads that involve discussions about whether Trident...
  13. Peach02

    Apex Questions

    Im researching a new tank and looking into a controller that can - have a feed mode, matinance mode and power outage mode at the press of a button or ideally from my phone (iPhone 8) - moniter pH, salinity and temperature - turn off various hardware remotely - automatically top up the tank -...
  14. ChronosReef

    Tennessee KH DIRECTOR WITH BLACK 2.1 SA 4-PUMP DOSER

    Howdy everyone, my love just got me the new apex system and a new trident :)!! So i'm selling my kh director I purchased Jan 16'th of last year so still under warranty. Everything works great, includes Kh director, Stand alone GHL doser all cables and half a bottle of 1000ml reagent. 600...
  15. AquaLocker

    RAFFLE PRIZE Hanna HI98319 Salinity Tester Giveaway (no purchase necessary)

    No purchase necessary, but lots of ways to enter - for R2R members only! One winner only. The winner receives a new Hanna HI98319 Salinity Tester Learn more about this product here: Ways to be entered: PLEASE post in this thread when you have qualified for any entry in any category below...
  16. Jeremy Chatham

    ReefBot Reef Kinetics Issues Post them Here

    If you are having trouble with your ReefBot, lets discuss them here. Lets find out if we are all having the same issues. I am currently experiencing the following issues with my new reefbot. 1.RoDi and waste container volumes are not calibrated correctly. 2.Result Values are not accurate...
  17. Jeremy Chatham

    My New ReefBot cannot test 8 things. Only 4.

    So I just received my new reefbot. I am surprised to report that it cannot test 8 different things as one setup. I am able to test Alk. Calcium. Mag. And phosphates. So even though there are 8 vials in the machine some test kits require multiple reagents for a single test. I guess I will need...
  18. Austin Lee

    First time testing Calc & Alk. Calc seems high?

    Hi all, I invested in a couple of Hanna checkers for the first time! I have a 25 lagoon that's about 7 months old. It's all LPS right now, and I'd like to add some montis soon, so I tested both Calc & Alk today for the first time and they came in at 518 & 8.1, respectively. I double tested...
  19. M

    My Trident Review

    So I received my Trident a couple days ago. I've been playing around with it and here's what I've come up with so far. They give you a small piece of paper in the box that tells you to go to TASKS>Trident Initial Setup. They also give you a piece of paper with a BIG NO NO on plugging it in...
    • Moonrock
    • Thread
    • alk apex apex 2016 apex trident cal dosing dosing pump testing trident
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    • Forum: Aquarium Controllers
  20. Alexreefer

    Icp Coralvue or ICP-OES triton

    Which icp would you use and why? I am looking for an icp test and the coralvue is cheaper than the triton but is there a difference?
  21. mahindra.dev

    Poll: Which ICP-OES testing is better

    Fellow reefer, im trying to get a feel for how many of you do ICP testing and which one you prefer. If this is about knowing the 32 elements in your reef water, then why is there a cost difference? Excuse my ignorance or grammar. Just looking for input. I have a poll, which one to pick and how...
  22. MarineDepot

    Hanna Makes Testing Fun, Fast, & Easy!

    Hanna Makes Testing Fun, Fast, & Easy! Tired of matching colors to a color chart? Get an accurate digital reading with Hanna's water testing tools!
  23. potatocouch

    Which mobile app do you use to log your params records?

    I'm particularly looking for recommendation for Android app :) Any thoughts would be much appreciated!
  24. vsaunders

    Aquarium Testing

    Hi all, I made an Excel spreadsheet that acts as an aquarium testing log. In this log I have put formatting that will show when the levels of the are either high or low. The parameters for the ranges are typical for mixed tanks, however the parameters can be altered to fit your needs for...
  25. Fishboy&crazycatfishlady

    Testing kits

    Tank and stand are up! Rockscape is, I THINK, finally in its place lol and equipment is ready. RODI is filling up as we speak. But now here is my slight dielema, I bought the API master test kit, not the one for reef as I’m not including corals just yet. But I’m now reading and hearing some...
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