What test kits are needed for mixed reef?

[smcquary]

Working on getting my water quality good to start adding some corals to my tank. What should I be testing for and what levels should the be for successful mixed reef?

Thanks
Shannon

 

[happyhourhero]

SG with refractometer
Phosphate - Hannah Checker .03 is the target so try to stay just above 0
Nitrate- Red Sea or Salifert 2-5 is target
Alkalinity - Salifert, Red Sea or Hannah 7-9 target
Calcium - Salifert or Red Sea 400-450 target
Magnesium - Salifert or Red Sea 1350 target

Early on if still cycling test for:
Ammonia - API is fine 0 is a must
Nitrite - API is fine 0 is a must

 

[smcquary]

Thanks! Appreciate the assistance.