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What are you wanting to test exactly?What is the best type of water tester. I understand the one with the drops is junk and there are better ways to do it.
Hey I will post a better picture tomorrow its 2 am here and lights are off so you cant see muchHi again.
Thanks for move out of the Emergency thread section. You don't have an emergency if you started getting green algae growth on glass, first time in a year, after adding a light.
I will agree with above posts. Salifert kits are best for good accuracy and easy to use. Price too.
For Alkalinity, Calcium, Nitrate. (Basic starter kits)
For Phosphates Hanna is the best, and just so you know there are a few versions.
However before you run out and buy any, let's see you tank again, and a better closeup of what you have in it (ie Corals).
Yes I have been changing 50% once a week, I thought it was the best way to avoid any problems. I have heard when in doubt change it out . Lol... I have been doing it ever since I got the tankAlso just to get others up to speed, you mentioned you have been changing 50% water changes, every week (on your 75 gallon tank)
Too much. Not needed.
I do have a glass cleaner just wasn't sure that was normal to have on your tank but you helped clear that upHi again.
Thanks for move out of the Emergency thread section. You don't have an emergency if you started getting green algae growth on glass, first time in a year, after adding a light.
I will agree with above posts. Salifert kits are best for good accuracy and easy to use. Price too.
For Alkalinity, Calcium, Nitrate. (Basic starter kits)
For Phosphates Hanna is the best, and just so you know there are a few versions.
However before you run out and buy any, let's see you tank again, and a better closeup of what you have in it (ie Corals).
And first thing you need to buy is a glass cleaner.
It's late. WE'll catch up tomorrow if you want.I have API reef master test kit and was told they are junk.
It's late. WE'll catch up tomorrow if you want.
There are better and worse test kits. I actually use API for Copper and Ammonia (Work good)
I not familiar with other API kits.
Awesome thanks Wally you have been a great help. I will post a picture tomorrow. Just keep in mind I am a beginner. Thanks for all your help
THE ONLY JUNK test kit is a (EXPIRED TEST KIT) or (a Contaminated Test Kit).
However, post your picture tomorrow, and then we'll discuss what your goals are.
So in your API kit you have Calcium, Alk, Phosphat and Nitrate. GOOD START. (Useful if not expired)
Being a beginner means you have so much to look foward to learn.Awesome thanks Wally you have been a great help. I will post a picture tomorrow. Just keep in mind I am a beginner. Thanks for all your help
I see. So you’re worried about algae. Algae is common in reef tanks and I clean my glass almost everyday. There’ll be algae on rocks. All of that is fine and normal. I would scale back your water changes. Also, certain algae might benefit from frequent water changes.Thank you everyone for all your help I will post a picture on this thread tomorrow. I need to sleep its 2am but thank you again. You all have been awesome and I am going to be a regular here I am sure.
Very Good Point @ScottRI see. So you’re worried about algae. Algae is common in reef tanks and I clean my glass almost everyday. There’ll be algae on rocks. All of that is fine and normal. I would scale back your water changes. Also, certain algae might benefit from frequent water changes.
If you can’t grow algae, you can’t grow corals
As noted 50% water change weekly is a bit much. I dont see, however, anyone asking about his water source. Are you using RODI? Anything less can contribute to excess algae. Also, Vibrant worked wonders on my film algae so it should be considered in this situation, I think.
Hello
I have three Hd primes on my 75 gallon tank and I seem to be getting a green film on the tank glass. I change water once a week about 50% and I am very regular at doing it. My tank isn't near any windows and I have all three lights( Picture of tank below). Uv90, Vio90, Db100, Blue100, Green4, Red4, Cool white18. Can anyone help me with any suggestions?
Hey @Mrman2000 ,Yes I have been changing 50% once a week, I thought it was the best way to avoid any problems. I have heard when in doubt change it out . Lol... I have been doing it ever since I got the tank