So I am brand new to saltwater (did fresh for ~25years) and have just set up my Red Sea Max Nano tank. I bought a Hanna Salinity meter, but was wondering what test kits are the easiest and which ones are necessary at first. So far don't have anything in my tank, it's cycling till I get everything in order. Just has live sand, live rock, and a bacteria starter. I had an oops when setting up my ATO, so I'm waiting to get that sorted out (accidentally syphoned some saltwater into the ATO reservoir). Have a 5 stage ro/di coming Sat, so I should be able to sort out that mess and get it dialed in. Planning on adding corals later next week. Any recommendations of what kits? Brands? What's the easiest? What is necessary for a beginner at this point? Especially when not dosing obviously. Figure more tests will be needed down the road. I used premixed saltwater for the initial fill, but plan on mixing my own once my ro/di comes. I bought Red Sea salt so far. Was planning on doing maybe 10-15% water changes every week during the initial start up once I add fish (plan on just a nice pair of clownfish to start). The more I research, the more I get confused on what is actually needed at my beginner level.
I have an outdoor pond right now. It's about 10 years old. I don't think I have tested the water for about 9 years. Hahaha, it has been so dialed in for so long, I just don't worry about it. I know saltwater is a different beast.
Thank you in advance for any advice.
I have an outdoor pond right now. It's about 10 years old. I don't think I have tested the water for about 9 years. Hahaha, it has been so dialed in for so long, I just don't worry about it. I know saltwater is a different beast.
Thank you in advance for any advice.
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