Are salt water test strips accurate?
I used distilled water to calibrate zero ppm where applicable and a lab created known sample of salt water at 3000 ppm as a test. Although these strips permit some user error in reading the results, these test strips were found to be more accurate than the other two testing devices.
What should I test in my reef tank?
When you first set up a reef tank its actually all about the fish, the Nitrogen Cycle, and getting a colony of beneficial bacteria started to convert fish waste into less harmful substances. For this, you will need tests for Ammonia, Nitrite and Nitrate.
What should my levels be in a reef tank?
Proper Water Parameters for Home Aquariums
| Parameter | Suggested Level: Reef Aquarium | Average Level: Coral Reefs |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature | 72 – 78°F | 82°F |
| pH | 8.1 – 8.4 | 8.0 – 8.5 |
| Alkalinity | 8 – 12 dKH | 6 – 8 dKH |
| Ammonia (NH3) | Undetectable | Near Zero |
Are Clorox pool strips accurate?
The strips are super easy to use and their app is excellent. HOWEVER, these are not accurate. Mine kept reading that the PH was super high, however multiple tests at the pool store indicated that it was actually extremely low.
Are test strips as accurate as wet chemistry kits?
Some pool experts say that strips can be more accurate than drop kits because with drop and liquid testing kits, there’s much more room to make errors. You only need to add one extra drop of liquid and your test will be inaccurate.
Is nitrite bad for corals?
Nitrite is not toxic to corals, some corals, not so much to saltwater fishes than to fresh water fishes? It is very intersting point.
What happens if alkalinity is too high in a reef tank?
The main problem with a high alkalinity level is that it can interfere with the uptake of calcium by the inhabitants. In some cases where the alkalinity is too high, solids, such as calcium, may precipitate out of the water and become unavailable to the aquarium’s residents for any purpose, including growth.
What should my nitrite level be saltwater?
The ideal concentration of nitrite in a reef aquarium is less than 0.2 ppm or 200 ppb. Nitrite levels above this value may weaken sensitive fish and corals.
Why is my pH test yellow?
If your pH is bright yellow (too low), you have too much acid in the water and you know you need to add soda ash but you’re not sure how much.