What do you test for and how often do you test

[Trio91]

Curious if those that are testing calcium more frequently are dosing 2 part?


I dose kalk in my auto top off so if alk is good then my calcium is usually good but I test it anyways only takes a couple minutes

This is the same thought process for me

 

[blange3]

Temp and salinity. Dose Kalk only. LPS and softies.

 

[DangerDave]

Mixed reef, mostly LPS. Aside from the PH and salinity from apex, I test for Alk and Phosphate, usually weekly. I adjust my Alk and CA based on the alk needs. I will occasionally test for Nitrates just to see what I have.

Once the Apex Trident comes out, I'll be testing for CA Alk and Mag daily.

If something is off, I'll test everything. I prefer to use Hanna testers.

Dave

 

[Trigger Tough]

70 Gallon Soft Coral Reef Here...

Ph
Nitrites
Nitrates
Iodide
Salinity

 

[MarkMcG]

Temp, pH, ORP & Salinity every ten minutes.
Ca (Red Sea), Alk (Hanna) once a week or so.
Mg (Salifert) monthly.
ICP once so far.