test kits

[jkidd155]

wat r da best test kits 4 magnesium n nitrates

 

[vio]

Salifert, just fine.

 

[jkidd155]

4 both?

 

[vio]

Yes, for both, also for Calcium Alk. Potassium.

 

[jkidd155]

calcium n alk I use hanna checker I don't dose potassium do I need 2?

 

[vio]

calcium n alk I use hanna checker I don't dose potassium do I need 2?

Depend,
If you use Zeolite Rocks, may reduce your Potassium, if you use bad Salt , your Potassium will be 340 to 360 ppm, normal is 390-410 ppm ( in special , if you try to grow SPS) in my opinion Tropic Marine Pro . Salt is one of the best, if i use in my 500 Gal. up system, for you will be much easy. I read some of your treads, i think LIGHT FIX. will be more important then , Amino Acid food, Zeo stuff etc. Good light, good water flow, good food for fish, good Protein Skimmer, less mechanical filters, more BIO and Refuge ( Grow Macro Algae ) will make you tank more steady.

 

[Ocelaris]

I've never tested for potassium. But I'd focus on alkalinity and calcium, twice a week is good for sps once you're stable. I use red sea for everything, but I'll switch her to Hanna checker for phosphates, as I never register anything.

 

[bonomo53]

I like redsea kits for alk, cal and mag. Everything else salifert. You don't need to dose potassium if you are doing water changes.

 

[nyshoots]

Nyos makes a great nitrate kit

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[piranhapat]

Salifert and hanna test kits. Jason Fox use regular IO salt and has one of the best color and growth SPS.

 

[Frank@Wall]

Salifert and hanna test kits. Jason Fox use regular IO salt and has one of the best color and growth SPS.

Yes he says that but i would really like to see what he keeps on his shelves.

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[vio]

Yes he says that but i would really like to see what he keeps on his shelves.

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+1. he tell me, he use Oceanic .

"Potassium is critical for the function of nearly every cell in every organism. For example, it is often higher in concentration inside of cells than outside (such as in blood or seawater). So cells often use the concentration gradient of potassium to move other chemicals across cell membranes, even if those other chemicals "don't want to cross"."

So maintaining it may be quite important. Aiming for about 400 ppm seems appropriate to me as that is a typical natural level.

C/P from Randy Holmes Farley

I.O salt have about 330 ppm Potassium, NOT sure how reach 400 ppm ( NWS). :grumpy:
Unless use good salt , or dose Potassium.