Test Kits

[Pinkheine]

What tests are a must have?

We have currently:

refractometer
tester for RO/DI water
ph
ammonia
nitrite
nitrate
phosphate
KH
calcium

curious to know what others we should add to our already growing collection.

 

[meschaefer]

the only other one that I use is magnesium, and I use it rarely.

 

[masterswimmer]

the only other one that I use is magnesium, and I use it rarely.

Yup, Mg

 

[DAN-O]

why magnesium?

 

[masterswimmer]

why magnesium?

Magnesium is one of the most critical elements for balance in our systems. When your Mg is off, the likelihood of your Ca and Alk being off is increased exponentially.

swimmer