How often do you actually test your parameters?

[Jedi1199]

Alright guys... I was thinking today as I was observing my tank that "This tank looks great!". Yes, I have a bit of a bubble algae problem and I have seen a few Aiptasia in there recently. I can deal with that. All the fish are healthy and happy, the corals are growing at an amazing rate.

I read a post a few minutes ago from our esteemed leader @revhtree that showed off his beautiful tank with little to no husbandry. I know I fall into the category of "I test when I think about it"

So I am wondering... Where do you fall? More than just a simple response to the poll, please explain WHY you test the way you do.

For myself, it is part laziness, part experience, and another part laziness.. lol

 

[Bruce60]

Still manual testing...
Alk and Ca - 2-3 times/week
Mg - weekly
Nitrate and Phosphate - monthly

 

[shakacuz]

every sunday at approximately 6pm. if corals are showing signs of something being out of line, i’ll test on a wednesday at 6pm.

 

[happyhourhero]

I test alk every couple of days. In my 25g Lagoon things change fast.

 

[mdb_talon]

There are exceptions if something looks right but below is pretty much normal for me once the tank is established and stable.

Alk: weekly
Calc: monthly
Magnesium: monthly
Nitrate: monthly
Phosphate: monthly
Nitrite: never
Ammonia: never
Ph: meter

 

[Drich5150]

I test twice a week alk. Nitrate. Phosphate. Calcium. Ph.