If nothing else get the IPC tests done. I found out my tank's water was pretty good but I did have some heavy metal (tin) contamination that I'm now trying to fix. Also I like Triton's idea of calibrating the dosing to Alk consumption. It's easy to follow and I feel more confident about where I'm setting the parameters. For me, it takes the guesswork out and the daily dosing forced me to make my tank more stable. I used to hate dosing, but I finally bought a 4 head jebao doser used for $30 and now I just monitor my Alk and test the other major parameters on the weekends.
I have a smaller tank so my consumption is pretty small compared to some. I figure it's gonna cost me $40 per year for the Base Elements.
I have a smaller tank so my consumption is pretty small compared to some. I figure it's gonna cost me $40 per year for the Base Elements.