What types of Test?

greynemo · 01-10-2007, 09:00 PM

What type of test do I need to insure Coraline algae growth ? And what should my S.G be at?

Reefneck · 01-11-2007, 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by greynemo

What type of test do I need to insure Coraline algae growth ? And what should my S.G be at?

Nothing will ensure coraline growth. the bulbs in your lights matter a lot. That said, Calcium, Magnesium & Iodine are very important factors in coraline growth. these should also be tested before adding any suplements. Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, PH & Alk are also very important to test for at least monthly.

As for S.G. 1.024 to 1.026 is average. Natural seawater is 1.026

In a fish only tank you can go as low as 1.019

i have crabs · 01-11-2007, 09:28 AM

i only test for nitrate's ,alkalinity and calcium, i have other test kits but never end up using them,

**Damon** · 01-11-2007, 11:24 AM

High PO4 will prevent good growth.

**Fishfirst** · 01-23-2007, 10:55 AM

Mg seems to be the limiting factor... Ca and Mg keep rather high and you'll get good growth, although I would find a test kit for the Mg before you go dosing it.

01-10-2007, 09:00 PM	#1
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01-11-2007, 11:24 AM	#4
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01-23-2007, 10:55 AM	#5
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01-11-2007, 09:28 AM	#3
i have crabs Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 30 Posts: 94	i only test for nitrate's ,alkalinity and calcium, i have other test kits but never end up using them,

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