?nitrate or nitrite which to test

[rip0927]

which is most crucial to test for ? or should i test for both? Thank's:bum:

 

[austin93]

During the cycle, test for both to see how far along you have gotten. After the tank has cycled most people stop testing for nitrite and focus on nitrate. Any nitrite in a reef tank is bad news.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

I generally don't recommend bothering to test for nitrite. it is never elevated in an established tank, and is not toxic anyway (unlike fresh water systems).

These have more:

Nitrite and the Reef Aquarium
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2005-06/rhf/index.htm


Nitrate in the Reef Aquarium
http://www.advancedaquarist.com/issues/august2003/chem.htm

The “How To” Guide to Reef Aquarium Chemistry for Beginners,
Part 4: What Chemicals May Detrimentally Accumulate
http://reefkeeping.com/issues/2007-09/rhf/index.php

 

[rip0927]

thanx for the info austin and Randy

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

:thumbsup:

Happy Reefing.