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[jenatron]

You should always aim for the lowest number possible. But like it's been said, people do reefs with tap. It's not necessary, but it's helpful. Depending on whats in your water dictates what negative effects you could see in your tank.

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

is there a way i can test my tap water?

 

[amdninjaboy]

Ya you can test your water with the same water testing kits you use to check your tank water.. I tested my tap water and had 1ppm ammonia right out of the tap so when I was doin water changes to get rid of ammonia I was adding more, not good. Then to check TDS you can buy a hand held meter, they are around $30.

Shane.

 

[jenatron]

If you don't have a phosphate kit, that's another one to test for. I don't really know of any others.

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

If you don't have a phosphate kit, that's another one to test for. I don't really know of any others.

im gns buy a sslt water kit soon should i buy api master salt or api master reef?

 

[iDream]

A TDS meter as well, not sure what kinda prices those go for

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

A TDS meter as well, not sure what kinda prices those go for

will look on amazon or s good sight if you can can suggest one because i need a refractomomenter(sp?) too

 

[jenatron]

Most suggest you buy both. (But secretly neither Corey nor I have the reef kit. Shhh)

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

Most suggest you buy both. (But secretly neither Corey nor I have the reef kit. Shhh)

oh no you shall be banned from AA! lol is there even a difference?

 

[iDream]

Between the reef master and SW master? Yeah, SW master has Ammo, Trite, Trate, and high range pH.

Reef master has calcium, phos, carbonate hardness, and trates

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

soo buy both or salt dont wana spend 60bucks for both and lookin online the shipn for both will just makke it the same as buyin in store

 

[iDream]

I believe people have said that Walmart carries the SW master, IMO unless you're getting into SPS and really high light and all that the SW master is all you'll need. Added it's essential to track your cycle

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

i want button polyps green duncan polyp mushrooms are those sps? im stiill learing soo much and its hard to remember

 

[iDream]

Lol, no those are softies, easy stuff to care for.

Look at LiveAquaria.com, they categorize corals. LPS and softies/polyps are what you'd be looking at for the light you're planning on, 2-bulb T5HO Nova Extreme right?

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

Lol, no those are softies, easy stuff to care for.

Look at LiveAquaria.com, they categorize corals. LPS and softies/polyps are what you'd be looking at for the light you're planning on, 2-bulb T5HO Nova Extreme right?

yessir mainly soofties is wat i want ilove live aquaria n that fixture is wht im planin on or a current USA 2 bulb t5

 

[iDream]

The Nova is from Current USA , did you look at fishneedit.com? A great 2ft 2-bulb T5HO fixture, only $65 without shipping.

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

The Nova is from Current USA , did you look at fishneedit.com? A great 2ft 2-bulb T5HO fixture, only $65 without shipping.

im such a sw newb il check i really dont wana pay out the arse for shippin th site i had had a fixture for 50buckks free shipping

 

[iDream]

Which site is that? It's just finding a reputable one is all I'd worry about

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

ummm il check

 

[xxwolfpackof1xx]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0002DIRBY/ref=mp_s_a_10?qid=1302052369&sr=1-10