Water Test Help

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by TheSurgeonSween, Dec 21, 2010.

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  1. TheSurgeonSween

    TheSurgeonSween Fire Shrimp

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    I was wondering if I need a kit to test the water? Is it really worth getting?
     
    TheSurgeonSween, Dec 21, 2010
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  2. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    it will be one of the smartest investments you can make, in terms of advancing your understanding in the hobby IMHO

    Steve
     
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  3. TheSaltwaterGuy

    TheSaltwaterGuy Banned

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    Well it isn't but about 99.9% of saltwater hobbyists use them. if ur gonna keep corals then get one that tests for ph alkalinity calcium and magnesium. If it's just fish only or fish only with live rock then get one for ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate for the cycle. After that just do water changes weekly or twice a week and you won't really need a test kit
     
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