JaYoe
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Hey guys, I made these videos a couple years ago, but I think most of the information is still relevant. The first video is an introduction to testing, and the second video is more specific regarding the application of the tests. I remember getting into the hobby when I was younger and wished someone would just go thru the basics with me, so I decided to make these videos to speak to that younger version of me. 
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Matt's Reef Tank | Episode 3 | Testing Part 1 -- the Basics
This episode of Matt's Reef Tank is going to be a little boring for a lot of people, but I thought it would be important. This is part 1 of a 2-part episode; I broke them up because it got a little long. The first part will go over the basics of testing. I wanted to briefly explain what processes happen inside your tank and what byproducts and chemicals are used and created in the process.
In the next episode, I will test all my parameters on camera, and walk you thru testing all the major indicators in your tank, whether you have a fish only or a reef tank. I will also do a water chance so you can see the ins and outs of that.
If you want a real nice resource for what chemicals do what inside a saltwater tank or what parameters everything should be in, this is a great resource http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/
REEF ROLL CALL:
Spiny Sea Cucumber, Green w/Pink & Yellow (Pentacta anceps): http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=497+502+2891&pcatid=2891
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Matt's Reef Tank | Episode 3 | Testing Part 2 -- the Procedures
This is a comprehensive testing process for most of the major tests with API and SALIFERT. Now that you know a little about the processes happening inside your tank from Part 1, I am going to go thru all the task of testing each chemical, explaining every step of the way. I also do a water change, so you can see how that works.
If you want to go direct to a certain test, you can go to the specific times:
API PH: 03:57
API NH: 05:15
API NO2: 06:17
API NO3: 07:05
API Ca: 08:57
API Cu: 10:47
SALIFERT NH: 11:56
SALIFERT NO2: 14:00
SALIFERT NO3: 15:01
SALIFERT KH: 16:25
SALIFERT Mg: 20:36
SALIFERT Ca: 23:18
SALIFERT PO4: 25:49
SALIFERT Iodine: 27:31
WATER CHANGE: 31:36
DOCUMENTS:
I have also made a handy PDF loaded "cheat sheet" with all the test sheets and documents you need in case you lose your paperwork.
Download it here:
SALIFERT TESTS: http://jayoe.com/tank/SALIFERT_tests.pdf
(PH,NH,NO2,NO3,Ca,KH,Mg,PO4,Iodine,Cu)
API TESTS: http://jayoe.com/tank/API_tests.pdf
(PH,NH,NO2,NO3,Ca,Cu)
I also made a spreadsheet for my results... you can use if you want: http://jayoe.com/tank/AQUARIUM_LEVEL_CHART.xlsx
I made it myself by scanning the cards into my computer and then matching the colors of each with the levels from Photoshop. I don't know if they are the perfect matches, but I think they are close enough. I like to do my tests in front of a computer, and I find that the glow of the computer screen in the white area makes the perfect backdrop to use to check the color of my endpoint solution. So I put together a full set of sheets for all my tests designed to be displayed on the computer screen. I figured I could share with you too. I put them in 2 separate files. API and SALIFERT. Its easy to just delete the pages you don't want, I didn't lock the document. I hope you enjoy, and get something from this show. I know it is a lot of information most people know already, but for newbies I hope it is educational.
Next show will have more videos of critters... I promise!
DISCLAIMER:
Please note that the information I am giving you I have put together myself. You have to check yourself if they match the tests documentation you have. I simply wanted to put together some helpful pieces of information that I think could be interesting for other reefers. If I say something wrong or misspoke, please let me know.
follow my:
Website at http://www.jayoe.com
Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jayoelife/
Twitter at https://twitter.com/jayoelife
Personal Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/mcgalat
JaYoe Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JaYoeLife/
GEAR:
My Big Camera: Canon 5D mark3 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/847546-REG/Canon_5260B009_EOS_5D_Mark_III.html
<iframe width="853" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/AzTotpX4MYI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Matt's Reef Tank | Episode 3 | Testing Part 1 -- the Basics
This episode of Matt's Reef Tank is going to be a little boring for a lot of people, but I thought it would be important. This is part 1 of a 2-part episode; I broke them up because it got a little long. The first part will go over the basics of testing. I wanted to briefly explain what processes happen inside your tank and what byproducts and chemicals are used and created in the process.
In the next episode, I will test all my parameters on camera, and walk you thru testing all the major indicators in your tank, whether you have a fish only or a reef tank. I will also do a water chance so you can see the ins and outs of that.
If you want a real nice resource for what chemicals do what inside a saltwater tank or what parameters everything should be in, this is a great resource http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/
REEF ROLL CALL:
Spiny Sea Cucumber, Green w/Pink & Yellow (Pentacta anceps): http://www.liveaquaria.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=497+502+2891&pcatid=2891
<iframe width="853" height="480" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/o1FsVg6B5fg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
Matt's Reef Tank | Episode 3 | Testing Part 2 -- the Procedures
This is a comprehensive testing process for most of the major tests with API and SALIFERT. Now that you know a little about the processes happening inside your tank from Part 1, I am going to go thru all the task of testing each chemical, explaining every step of the way. I also do a water change, so you can see how that works.
If you want to go direct to a certain test, you can go to the specific times:
API PH: 03:57
API NH: 05:15
API NO2: 06:17
API NO3: 07:05
API Ca: 08:57
API Cu: 10:47
SALIFERT NH: 11:56
SALIFERT NO2: 14:00
SALIFERT NO3: 15:01
SALIFERT KH: 16:25
SALIFERT Mg: 20:36
SALIFERT Ca: 23:18
SALIFERT PO4: 25:49
SALIFERT Iodine: 27:31
WATER CHANGE: 31:36
DOCUMENTS:
I have also made a handy PDF loaded "cheat sheet" with all the test sheets and documents you need in case you lose your paperwork.
Download it here:
SALIFERT TESTS: http://jayoe.com/tank/SALIFERT_tests.pdf
(PH,NH,NO2,NO3,Ca,KH,Mg,PO4,Iodine,Cu)
API TESTS: http://jayoe.com/tank/API_tests.pdf
(PH,NH,NO2,NO3,Ca,Cu)
I also made a spreadsheet for my results... you can use if you want: http://jayoe.com/tank/AQUARIUM_LEVEL_CHART.xlsx
I made it myself by scanning the cards into my computer and then matching the colors of each with the levels from Photoshop. I don't know if they are the perfect matches, but I think they are close enough. I like to do my tests in front of a computer, and I find that the glow of the computer screen in the white area makes the perfect backdrop to use to check the color of my endpoint solution. So I put together a full set of sheets for all my tests designed to be displayed on the computer screen. I figured I could share with you too. I put them in 2 separate files. API and SALIFERT. Its easy to just delete the pages you don't want, I didn't lock the document. I hope you enjoy, and get something from this show. I know it is a lot of information most people know already, but for newbies I hope it is educational.
Next show will have more videos of critters... I promise!
DISCLAIMER:
Please note that the information I am giving you I have put together myself. You have to check yourself if they match the tests documentation you have. I simply wanted to put together some helpful pieces of information that I think could be interesting for other reefers. If I say something wrong or misspoke, please let me know.
follow my:
Website at http://www.jayoe.com
Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/jayoelife/
Twitter at https://twitter.com/jayoelife
Personal Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/mcgalat
JaYoe Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JaYoeLife/
GEAR:
My Big Camera: Canon 5D mark3 http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/847546-REG/Canon_5260B009_EOS_5D_Mark_III.html
