My Reef Tank Water Testing Regimen

Personally, I test my reef tanks on the regular. It’s a part of my routine now. I feel like knowing the trends of your tank is important…especially if you’re new to the hobby. You’ll get to know your tank a lot faster with testing.

Below are some of the tools I use to help me chart my results!

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[paulmeneely]

I love the Hanna Tests. I'm colour blind so getting a number on the Hanna test is gold.

[JavierRamirez-dscu]

Aquarium Note for android users is a really good one too.

[etrigan]

Recently got a AutoAqua Smart Stir. Cut my testing time in half almost. No more bottle shaking.

[germanytraveller]

Hi Remy, you did a wonderful 5MF-Video again. 🙂 Testing water Parameters is important but often enough not focussed on.

I do water tests every week after the water change. Parameters I test and log are Temperature, Salinity (Spinle), NO3 (Red Sea Pro), PO4 (Hanna), KH (Hanna), CA and MG (both Salifert).

To log my parameters I use “AquaCalculator” in the iOS and PC-version.

[Quamegovolvo]

Tip of the week, remember to calibrate your refractometer or do what I did and buy a bunch of stuff to find a very simple problem.

[adanlopez]

3:32 we have the same camera, I use it to see my tank when I’m not home. It’s one of my favorite things because I know everything is running smoothly. (Could also be a video idea )

[xJesseJamesx]

The Hanna calcium checker is super simple as well take 30 seconds more that alk

[absolutecarrot]

Yay a testing video! I have been gradually Collecting Hanna checkers over the last year.

[Val_Halla]

Hey Remi.
I use ‘AquaticLog’ app for tracking parameters, diary and task reminders.

I’m currently just using the free version but Pro allows for photo hosting and I think it can also communicate with Apex etc for probe data.
Cheers and have great weekend 🤙🍻

[brentbondura]

I test alkalinity twice a week. Calcium once a week, and magnesium once a month. Phosphate and nitrate when I feel like it.

[Bamacher]

I appreciate the information, just setting up a tank now looking forward to watching your videos

[anthonyrodriguez]

Weekly! I’m testing essentially most things. Salinity, Alk, Ca, Mg, Po, Na I’m shooting for SPS dom so it’s paying off to be a little more on top of it!

[Lutharthegreat]

I usually test mid week, then water change then let Gateway test all of it every Saturday morning. Another great reminder video on testing.

[Algaewarrior]

I use aquarium note. It has other helpful stuff to log your tank with like livestock with pictures, price, etc. I test salinity about 3x a week. Alkalinity once a week and nitrate and phosphates when I think things may be getting out of whack.

[readetome]

Weekly - phosphate calc alk and if something is wrong then I hit all the tests mg, nitrate etc

[cianrussell]

Great video as always maybe next week for the five minute friday you could do how to clean your sump?

[gioa]

I have a neptune trident and use hanna checker also, the trident really helped me understand my tank.

[eaglescout]

Nyos is the best nitrate test I have ever used. Agreed that Hanna phosphate and alkalinity are super useful. I usually test everything once a week and alkalinity and calcium every day or two. SR Aquaristik makes a a magnetic stirrer that has a controllable speed. Makes titration test like magnesium and calcium a breeze. I use ReefTrace app to track results.

[anthonym]

2 for 2! Last week I was in the process of fragging zoas and saw your video and this week I just got my calcium test kit in the mail lol. Great job on these 5 minute Friday videos.

[richardknight]

Hi Remi, we use AquaticLog to record all activity in our tank. It's fabulous, easy to keep track of parameters and inhabitants! We are new to this hobby and just want to say thanks for your great videos!