haha ... I see your point ...but the gist I think is people wanted to emphasise the need to test almost regardless and how they go about it ...This poor guys going to think he needs to check alk 3 times a day for 3 frags. Automation is nice for tenuis, and sps, goniopora, and when dealing with a large mature reef, But if he's got a duncan, a mushroom, and acan I don't see the point in wasting the money.
I got the feeling the OP was trying to get a feel of the issue, something. ....