dimik
Active Member
As a new reefer research and writing personal guides is the best way for me to learn. I've created a list after extensive research for the best parameters and wanted to share it with more newbies. I wrote it so it comes up easier on the search results! This is not meant to be a technical guide. It's for you to get the basics right if you're venturing into a mixed reef tank.
Note: It's better to keep your parameters stable than it is to try and get exact numbers!
*Not advised for Newbies / Lazies. For better long term coral growth BRS recommends the following:
Other Recommended Videos:
Cycle your saltwater aquarium. Step 1: A new reefer's guide to ammonia and the nitrogen cycle
Cycle Your Saltwater Aquarium Step 2
Testing Mistakes
Affordable Salt Water Test Kits:
For more advance & slightly more costly test kits check out the Hanna instruments at Bulk Reef Supply. They're more affordable than Amazon.
Additive For New Reef Tanks
https://amzn.to/3idTceI
Other Tools:
In Tank Ammonia Alert
Stick To tank Digital Thermometer
Any recommendations for parameters, must watch newbie videos, tools, additives and test kits are greatly appreciated! I'll update periodically.
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Note: It's better to keep your parameters stable than it is to try and get exact numbers!
- Alkalinity: 8-10dkh
- Ammonia: 0
- Calcium: 350-400ppm
- Magnesium: 1280ppm
- Nitrite: 0
- Nitrate: Less than 5ppm
- PH: 7.8-8.2
- Phosphate: Less than .3ppm
*Not advised for Newbies / Lazies. For better long term coral growth BRS recommends the following:
- Alkalinity: 12dkh
- Calcium: 465ppm
- Magnesium: 1390ppm
Other Recommended Videos:
Cycle your saltwater aquarium. Step 1: A new reefer's guide to ammonia and the nitrogen cycle
Cycle Your Saltwater Aquarium Step 2
Testing Mistakes
Affordable Salt Water Test Kits:
- 9 in 1 Test Kit
- Red Sea Foundation Pro, test for Calcium, Alkalinity & Magnesium
- Refractometer for Salinity Test
For more advance & slightly more costly test kits check out the Hanna instruments at Bulk Reef Supply. They're more affordable than Amazon.
Additive For New Reef Tanks
https://amzn.to/3idTceI
Other Tools:
In Tank Ammonia Alert
Stick To tank Digital Thermometer
Any recommendations for parameters, must watch newbie videos, tools, additives and test kits are greatly appreciated! I'll update periodically.
Search Result Tags: Parameters, Mixes Reef Parameters, Coral Parameters, SPS Paremeters, LPS parameters, Anemone Parameters, New Tank Parameters, Reef Tank Parameters, Best Parametrs, Paremeters List, What paremetrs , best ph level, true range ph, best nitrite level, NO2, best nitrate level, NO3, best phosphate level, PO3-4, best calcium level, cal, best ammonia level, NH3, NH5, ammonium, amonia, amonium, Best Salinity level, sal, best Alkalinity level, alk, dkh, best magensium level, mag, ppm
