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05-16-2006, 07:56 PM
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water testing kit
if i'm going to get a test kit for my 33gal, what kind of tests should it include?
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05-16-2006, 08:00 PM
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pH, Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate.
There are some other tests like Calcium, Phosphate, Carbonate, and Iron.
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05-16-2006, 08:04 PM
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what about hardness?
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05-16-2006, 08:08 PM
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Thats what carbonate hardness tests for (KH)
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05-16-2006, 08:22 PM
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does specific gravity test for salinity, and are calcium, iron, and phosphate necessary for my needs (33gal fowlr)
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05-16-2006, 08:28 PM
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You will need a hydrometer or a refractometer to test for SG. I wouldnt say those tests are necessary, but better to have then not to have.
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05-16-2006, 08:31 PM
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refractometer. drsfostersmith has a cheap one that is fine, and well worth it over a hydrometer. ph, amm, ite and ate are your main ones. it depends on what you want to keep
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05-16-2006, 08:36 PM
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my 33gal will have:
2 perc clowns, royal gamma, yellow watchman, and a flame or coral beauty will also have inverts like shrimp, crabs, snails I'm thinking a test kit for ph, nitrate, nitrite, and ammonia will be enough? |
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