4 month old, 37 gallon FOWLR (fish and inverts), no plans for any corals.
I've never tested for alkalinity, ever.
Why?
Because the API "Saltwater Master" test kit that I bought doesn't have that test.
I knew NOTHING (which isn't much less than I know now, but some).
Without getting into the complaints about the API tests (since they've served me well enough to this point and everything is healthy, in my perception), my questions are:
1. Should I test for alkalinity (fish/inverts only with no plans for corals)?
2. If so, which testers do people recommend? Is the Hanna digital checker worth it?
I've never tested for alkalinity, ever.
Why?
Because the API "Saltwater Master" test kit that I bought doesn't have that test.
I knew NOTHING (which isn't much less than I know now, but some).
Without getting into the complaints about the API tests (since they've served me well enough to this point and everything is healthy, in my perception), my questions are:
1. Should I test for alkalinity (fish/inverts only with no plans for corals)?
2. If so, which testers do people recommend? Is the Hanna digital checker worth it?