I'm gonna be getting some Hanna test kits soon for more accurate testing of the water parameters for my 30-gallon nano, but I only have so much money lol. Realistically I'm probably only going to be able to afford like two or three test kits, since each one is 50 dollars, give or take. With this in mind, what are the parameters that really should be as accurate as possible for the sake of a community reef (especially corals), such as would justify the more expensive hanna, as opposed to something more basic like API?
Keep in mind this is an established tank that's been up and running for about 18 months with thriving populations of copepods, amphipods, bristleworms, filter feeders, and coralline algae.
Keep in mind this is an established tank that's been up and running for about 18 months with thriving populations of copepods, amphipods, bristleworms, filter feeders, and coralline algae.