Just hooked up the trident

[A;exr54]

Here are first readings I got.
I read to calibrate after a few days.
levels look pretty accurate to me.

It was super easy to get going. Also got the guides for it.

 

[blaxsun]

Yes, calibrate again in a few days and then run independent tests to ensure it's operating within parameters.

 

[A;exr54]

Yes, calibrate again in a few days and then run independent tests to ensure it's operating within parameters.

Thanks I will.
I also am waiting on a DOS to arrive. So that’s next.

 

[blaxsun]

Thanks I will.
I also am waiting on a DOS to arrive. So that’s next.

Enjoy! A couple of things I'll mention in passing... Trident reagents seem to "drift", so you may find that near the end of 2 months the testing results are off by a greater ±%. While Trident doesn't endorse mixing reagents, I always blend in whatever's left over into the next bottle. The thought of just dumping it never sat well with me and I'm pretty sure whatever % difference between the old and new bottle is averaged out. There's also a way to calibrate your Trident using your tank/manual testing instead of the Trident calibration fluid, and if you ever want to go this route drop me a PM.

 

[A;exr54]

Enjoy! A couple of things I'll mention in passing... Trident reagents seem to "drift", so you may find that near the end of 2 months the testing results are off by a greater ±%. While Trident doesn't endorse mixing reagents, I always blend in whatever's left over into the next bottle. The thought of just dumping it never sat well with me and I'm pretty sure whatever % difference between the old and new bottle is averaged out. There's also a way to calibrate your Trident using your tank/manual testing instead of the Trident calibration fluid, and if you ever want to go this route drop me a PM.

Thanks!
So after my first test numbers from the image above the ALK dropped down to 6.37!!
But its not calibrated yet. I will let it run for a few more days then to the first calibration using the calibration fluid.
Wont start dosing anything yet.
I decided to order a new DKH tester as a backup (The hanna digital one). Think my old salifert color comparison ones are all already expired.

I honestly (and regretfully) have not tested DKH/Cal/Mag in a while because I didn't see any issues and those manual tests annoy me because the colors never exactly match any on the comparison charts. All corals look healthy, although I think I can improve growth rates.

I'm just trying to get better