Hello from a newbie!

[Reefin' Steve]

Welcome to R2R! Don't be a stranger, dive right in!

Your list looks really good! When it comes time for a testing upgrade Hanna makes really nice testers. Once you get pass the cycle you really only need Alk, nitrate, phosphate, calcium, and magnesium if you feel like it, some do, some dont. Hannas alk test is really convenient if your testing often as it takes all of 45 seconds.
Also, if your ever looking at skimmers, I love my reef octopus, especially after having a cheap budget one for awhile, the reef octopus is so much better and worth the money.

thanks to all the replies! i feel like responding to this would be best. i will probably buy hannas as i go, but i wanted a non-electronic method (and know how to do it) as a base. thats the same reason i went hydros over apex... i bought red sea lights and they wouldnt connect to my wifi. So, wired for life critical systems, same kind of idea.

the sump kit did come with a skimmer (https://sraquaristik.com/products/s...0-filtration-kit?_pos=20&_sid=5886644ea&_ss=r). The whole system is rated for 80 with heavy bio load, controllable pumps both return and skimmer.

I just 3d designed/printed this, on the topic of testing. ph,kh,ca,mg,po4,no3

 

[kevgib67]

Welcome, glad you are here!

 

[kingranch2003]

Hello friend. Wishing you all the best.

 

[Jimbhoy13]

Welcome to R2R and the salty world Steve. Take things slowly. Lots of knowledgeable and helpful people here who will support and advise you when needed.

 

[Anna K]

Welcome to the community! My best advice is to ask questions when you're confused (because more than likely someone has been in the same boat or will be) and there's nothing wrong with asking questions! Also the search feature in the top right hand corner is a life saver! Might even save you from making a new thread or two for some of the questions you might end up with :D

 

[Brisk]

Welcome!

 

[CoralB]

Welcome !! :cool:

 

[Reef Jedi]

Welcome to R2R! This is an amazing community you have found.

 

[Reef Jedi]

thanks to all the replies! i feel like responding to this would be best. i will probably buy hannas as i go, but i wanted a non-electronic method (and know how to do it) as a base. thats the same reason i went hydros over apex... i bought red sea lights and they wouldnt connect to my wifi. So, wired for life critical systems, same kind of idea.

the sump kit did come with a skimmer (https://sraquaristik.com/products/s...0-filtration-kit?_pos=20&_sid=5886644ea&_ss=r). The whole system is rated for 80 with heavy bio load, controllable pumps both return and skimmer.

I just 3d designed/printed this, on the topic of testing. ph,kh,ca,mg,po4,no3

This is a super cool and creative holder! I used Red Sea test kits for a super long time and since the Hannah checkers came out I’ve gravitated all testing to them. The ease of use and digital reading really helps stop the guessing game. I wish I had a holder like that for all my Hanna checkers lol

 

[Reefin' Steve]

This is a super cool and creative holder! I used Red Sea test kits for a super long time and since the Hannah checkers came out I’ve gravitated all testing to them. The ease of use and digital reading really helps stop the guessing game. I wish I had a holder like that for all my Hanna checkers lol

I could definitely make one once i have some in hand and the according reagents and whatever else! Honestly this is one of the most prominent industries for 3d printing I've seen and i'm surprised they dont exist already. I'd be willing to work on it for sure, this first one could use a couple small tweaks too.

 

[FrugalReeferJon]

 

[PharmrJohn]

Greetings and Welcome to our collective obsession!

 

[Peace River]

Welcome to Reef2Reef!!!