What test kits to have?

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  1. GAZBO

    GAZBO Fire Shrimp

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    I am about to order some more test kits and wanted to make sure that I get everything Needed. Right now I have Saliferts-calcium, iodine, KH/ALK, phosphate. Then also a Marine Lab master kit-pH,NH3,NO2,NO3
    I am planning on ordering Saliferts-magnesium and strontium. Thank you for your help:)
     
    GAZBO, Mar 29, 2009
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  2. PharmrJohn

    PharmrJohn The Dude

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    My general rule of thumb is:

    FO: NH4, NO2, NO3, pH
    LPS: Add Ca, Mg, dKh, PO4
    SPS: K and Sr.

    Helpful to have around: I, O2

    I do Salifert on everything. Next time I need NO3, I am going to get the Elos brand. I hear it is a tad easier.

    Looks to me like you have it pretty well handled.
     
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