On everyone’s recommendation, I got Salifert tests for backup to my Trident system.
I need a little help understanding the results.
Alk was okay. Trident says 8.5, but Hanna and Salifert both say 9.3. I trust 9.3.
Ca and Mag with trident says Ca 636 and Mag 1646. When I did the Salifert tests, I could not get either one to change color. I am assuming that means I’m above the max level for the Salifert test which are Ca 500 and Mag 1500. Would that mean my Trident values are probably close and I’m just above the Salifert max range?
My system is only 5 months old and no hard corals as of yet. Just added my first corals, a few Zoanthids and a hammer, yesterday. They look quite happy this morning.
Jetson
I need a little help understanding the results.
Alk was okay. Trident says 8.5, but Hanna and Salifert both say 9.3. I trust 9.3.
Ca and Mag with trident says Ca 636 and Mag 1646. When I did the Salifert tests, I could not get either one to change color. I am assuming that means I’m above the max level for the Salifert test which are Ca 500 and Mag 1500. Would that mean my Trident values are probably close and I’m just above the Salifert max range?
My system is only 5 months old and no hard corals as of yet. Just added my first corals, a few Zoanthids and a hammer, yesterday. They look quite happy this morning.
Jetson