Testing your water...does time of day matter?

cromag27 · Oct 3, 2016

Yes but I'd do it slowly. maybe half and half for a few water changes.

jaydogg76 · Oct 3, 2016

So half of a water change that I do

cromag27 · Oct 3, 2016

Yes that would work.

jaydogg76 · Oct 3, 2016

Okay...so, how long should I wait to test the water after a water change. Sorry for so many questions

cromag27 · Oct 3, 2016

30 minutes should be fine for a tank that small.

jaydogg76 · Oct 4, 2016

Thank you for the advice...

cromag27 · Oct 4, 2016

No problem!

Cary Hover · Oct 5, 2016

Red Sea Coral Pro is a good salt. That's all I use in my 450. My alk is around 10.5-11.0. Even 12 is arguably not to high if that's what they are use to. Calcium around 450 and mag around 1350 with 1025 salinity is good for sps. Make sure you do have some phosphates in your water for your sps. 0.05-0.09 is good.

cromag27 · Oct 5, 2016

"good" is subjective I guess. I ditched it a few years ago after I kept getting inconsistent batches. I also think the specific way you have to mix the saltwater is ridiculous.

Cary Hover said:
Red Sea Coral Pro is a good salt. That's all I use in my 450. My alk is around 10.5-11.0. Even 12 is arguably not to high if that's what they are use to. Calcium around 450 and mag around 1350 with 1025 salinity is good for sps. Make sure you do have some phosphates in your water for your sps. 0.05-0.09 is good.