• What tests to take for the launch.

  • Angela7060

Good evening everyone - I understand that this topic has been discussed many times and I have read relevant threads myself, but I still want to clarify once and for all. I will soon be setting up an aquarium and would like to know which tests are the most important and which brands (which is very important) are available for us to buy. Thank you all.

Thomas

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Brian

I support it! A week ago I started myself, didn't use anything! It's better to save money and buy a couple of good plants!

Kenneth2761

At the time of launch, I had the following tests: pH, GH, CO2, NO3, PO4. I measured general hardness once or twice, and KH a bit more often. pH, NO3, and PO4 were useful to me, but I have a tank with lighting of about one watt per liter, CO2, and fertilizers (a planted tank). In my opinion, the drop test for CO2 is very inaccurate; you either need a drop checker or Amano shrimp. I agree that you can manage without tests, but it's important to know the approximate parameters of the water from your tap.

Brian7092

And what and where!? Are we going to launch!? (A satellite into orbit).

Noah1632

Well, if you saw which section I was writing in, then for starting a marine aquarium, you need tests for: ammonium nitrite nitrate pH then it will go to KH, Ca, magnesium. Manufacturers: Salifert, Tropic Marin, JBL. Everything is available.

Amber1273

It seems that Amano has already brainwashed everyone.

Jessica5348

It would indeed be strange if I were to set up a freshwater aquarium and write in the marine section), of course, it's marine. In general, I realized that for starters, I need to check ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, and pH. What about the Tetra brand? They are very widely represented—are their tests good?

Jessica6754

Not the best choice, then JBL would be better, and don't forget about the carbonates, kN.

Eric

I would like to recommend, in addition to the test kit mentioned above, a test for O2, as it is one of the most important components of hydrochemical processes. The optimal level is 7 ppm. Dissolved oxygen is related to pH, so good water circulation and a good skimmer are the right path to success.

Brandon4517

Thank you all—I will now look for the data tests.

Danielle

In my opinion, if you are not in a hurry to populate, there is no point in strictly monitoring the drop in ammonia. That is, this test is not very useful. I also bought a lot of things. From my experience. Nitrates. Phosphates. KH. Ca. pH if you don't have a meter. For now, you don't need to get more. It will last at least six months.

Chelsea567

try the API tests aquarium pharmaceutical

Jerry

Tetra often lies. It's very difficult to determine color differences with JBL. At least the nitrate test is weak. Ammonium (if needed, launching with live rocks?) is better to take from Sera, nitrates are also clearly visible up to 50 mg. KH is needed first of all, any brand can be used as long as it's not expired. Ca can be from Salifert, Red Sea (don't take the regular one), or Sera - needed if there will be LPS or SPS. pH should be one with a step of two tenths, but they also lie a lot, so it's not worth trusting them too much.

Hunter1471

Well, wow, that's what I call an answer. Thank you, I'm actually going to buy the tests this weekend. I have JBL, Sera, and Tetra available. I'll try to get what you mentioned from Sera—the rest will be JBL (due to the lack of others).

Dawn6148

there is also the Marin Tropic...

Michelle

I found a couple of links comparing tests for nitrate and phosphate.

Paul

It's interesting to wonder what the conclusion is from these texts - in English, with a translator it's unclear - it says that they are all different - which one won and how much the others lagged behind.

Angela6489

The tests were conducted on four samples with different concentrations of nitrates and phosphates, respectively. The results are presented in tables, where they can be compared, with the best results highlighted in green.

Adam

I had about a dozen redfish tests for nitrates, half of them were false, maybe it was a frozen batch.

Joseph8592

I am not making any claims, just providing information that may be useful for assessing the overall situation with the tests. I understand that it is preferable to have tests from different manufacturers on hand, but this involves additional costs.

Gabriel

I didn't use any tests, and everything is clear. Why spend money! I filled it with water. If the substrate is well rinsed, as I did, then the water in my aquarium was immediately clear with a slight whiteness. After 3 days, the whiteness disappeared, and another 7 days later, the water became crystal clear, and after 3 more days, I added 2 danios and 2 ancistrus. They are all alive and happy! So you don't need to worry about tests, but of course, it's up to you to decide!

Gary6376

I think these fish in your marine aquarium won't live long.

Daniel

Friends, can you tell me how to check the expiration dates of these reagents? I have Tetrovs.

Angela6489

Gentlemen, be vigilant, this is a marine topic, as stated in the tetra tests above! Let's refer again to the Tetrovskiy section!

Gary6376

Where is the Tetrovskiy department where the deadlines for reagents are specified?

Melissa3200

You, respected one, at least for the sake of decency, should have looked where you were getting into with your danios and ancistruses. This is a marine topic.

Jill9137

I bought JBL tests today, but there are no instructions in Russian for 2 of them. Can someone help me with ammonium and calcium? Is there anywhere I can download them?

Michelle104

I translated from English; I'll check my suitcase to see if I have a Russian version.