that will be a good idea , i would also invest in better quality test kits too;)

What would you recommend for testing?

i would personally get a hanna or salifert for po4 , i prefer elos for calcium , salifert for mg , salifert or elos for nitrates, hanna or salifert for alkalinity.


i keep different brands of each and if i get a wonky reading ill compare using a different brand.

before adding anything to your tank ( including alk) you need to know if the tests are true, and all test arn't created equal.

start with a log book and find out how much alk your tank uses each day , start dosing large amounts to bring your tank to proper levels ( user a reef calculator) then using your log book find out your daily dose ( or weekly)

as for nitrates , theres alot of variables in play and most reefers use an asst of tools to keep it low.

carbon dosing, skimming, water changes, denitrator coils etc are a few ways to do so:)

I'll get some of the kits you mentioned, thanks for your help!

your quite welcome:)

Great advice, denny.