What to test for??

[ARLO]

For a Nano-Reef besides pH, Nitrate, Nitrite, Salinity, Ammonia & Temp. what are the other standard tests that everyone does. I have a 12 Gal. DX JBJ Nano.

Thanks
Arlo

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Calcium and alkalinity are the two most important tests, along with temperature and salinity. pH is also important.

This article describes what I think people should test for, and not bother to test for:

Reef Aquarium Water Parameters
http://www.reefkeeping.com/issues/2004-05/rhf/index.htm

FWIW, I'd put nitrite in the don't bother category, and not for ammonia after it has cycled.