Evo 13.5 cycle feedback

[Xero_ID]

If it makes ya feel any better I cycled an evo 13.5 a few months back and never tested for anything. I also setup a 90g about the same time and I've never bothered to test for anything on it either. Water, LR, frozen shrimp, when the diatoms show up and go away I'm done.

Honestly years ago my last 55g I did the same thing and only tested salinity, It was great until I had to move year and a half later. I own a home now and figure I should learn it right for the long haul and honestly in my age now I don't chance **** so much. My personality has changed dramatically last few years and I'm less confident and more worrisome , all good though.

 

[Simon_M]

Salifert test kits have a good reputation so I'm using them with no complaints. I'm following the Red Sea starter, then foundation etc. program but you don't need to use the Red Sea test kits to do this. All water looks OK but it is only by testing it that you know how it's progressing e.g. when to dose. etc.