Triton Test Kit

[BfishLpond78]

I has a question Mr. Tweaked!!!

When is a good time to run this test? Probably needs further clarification but I feel someone with a 3 month old tank is not established yet and may get some screwy results. Have your read anywhere what tank age is a good place to start?

 

[pecan2phat]

Lol good lord sir. Fine, then I'm just coming over your house. I need to go shopping anyway...what's for dinner?

You'll be shopping for CARX media, had a wicked alkalinity heave ho 8 days ago.

 

[Tweaked]

Darn good question Mike. This is still all so new for the common folk, and there is still much to learn. However, there are some results forming on various salt brands specifically, and that for me was my goal. Being a large weekly water change guy, and using the same salt since day one years ago, I think this will help my sanity lol. Many things to consider however, and different animals use the elements differently so all tanks will be different further complicating the idea. Sanjay showed great results from his test using IO while others saw similar testing results.

 

[Tweaked]

According to their site, they reccomend using Tropic Marine Pro. Very interesting considering they can test them all. But do they have a motive to push you to a salt low in things resulting in your need to buy trace direct from them? Or, are they really for the aquarist and recommending the best salt brand.

Salt Product
Calcium
Alkalinity
Magnesium
Oceanic 580 8.5 1650
CoraLife 560 9 1380
SeaChem Reef Salt 540 10 1450
Kent 540 11 1200
OceanPure 510 10 1320
SeaChem Marine Salt 500 10 1400
Reef Crystals 490 13 1440
Marine Environment 480 7.5 1450
Red Sea Coral Pro 470 12.5 1400
D-D H2Ocean 450 10 1380
Tropic Marin Pro Reef 450 8.5 1380
Aquatic Gardens 430 8 1240
Tunze Reef Salt 420 9.5 1350
Reefer's Best 420 11 1200
Instant Ocean 400 11 1350
Red Sea 400 8 1300
Tropic Marin 375 10 1230
Brightwell Neomarine 370 11 1140
Crystal Sea Marinemix 340 9 1050
Crystal Sea Marinemix Bio-Assay 340 9 1050

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

Hey Warren,
What are you going to do when you get to be my age??
Don't forget those cookies either.

 

[Tweaked]

Results are in (quickly might I add), and I think I will stick with my salt. These results seem better than others I've seen. Hmmmm

 

[Collinrb]

High lithium?! Quick get the batteries out of your tank

 

[Tweaked]

Fish enjoy listening to Nirvana, what can I say :facepalm:

 

[Tweaked]

I see you mr Holmes-Farley. Any thoughts on results and lithium? I know my Ca test kit is no good. Been getting results around 420.

 

[Greg 45]

Tweaked what salt are you using ??

 

[Tweaked]

Red Sea regular.

 

[tmz]

I'm all for the testing. I think it all gets mucked up with the no water change and coral vitality assertions and the sale of various proprietry additives,though. I'll probably use the testing service at least once.

Your results are inteersting. Didn't mean to intrude on a local forum but came here via your post on another thread.

 

[Tweaked]

Yes, why I invited you over, input is good and is all new to allot of us. It was my intention as well to not get too wrapped up in it, but give me some insight into things I do not test for and the overall quality of the salt I'm using. End of the day, still not the answer to anything, just more info for those seeking it.

 

[tmz]

FWIW, I've used only corallife salt. 1% daily water change. Tried various trace elements without discernible benefit .Uptick in algae with iron and iodide. I dose only limewater for calcium and alk. Potassium per Salifert test holds up at around 400ppm without supplementing. I feed heavily and dose vodka and vinegar and run some rox 8 gac. I'm happy with coral vibrancy ,color and growth for a wide variety including many sps. Hobby grade testing is limited in terms of accuracy and reliability for some elements ; so, a more detailed testing profile is interesting to me; just because I like to know the numbers out of curiosity and maybe gaining an insight or two.

 

[Collinrb]

Any info on the solutions they gave you for the couple off readings? Or the "line" of products

 

[Tweaked]

Yep trace elements now available for purchase.

 

[Tweaked]

Oops, not in the states until next month rumor has it.

 

[Tweaked]

From what I am gathering, the lithium is coming from the ESV calcium dosing and no cause for concern. Some have shown results 5x that of mine.

 

[Mark SF]

Red Sea Blue Bucket

80G Net.

System is about 11 months old.

I am using hard PVC for the return and drain, I am showing elevated levels of tin.

My system keeps melting acros and I don't know why.

-Mark

 

[Vinny Kreyling]

Any of you fellows planning a trip to LI this Friday?