Parameters-sps-lps

[daddy01]

What are the main water parameters for a 28G mini-reef system
ie ammonia, nitrate,nitrite,Ph etc? and what is the best test kit?
Jim

[SeaHorse_Fanatic]

Salifert is the industry standard for test kits with most reefers I believe.

Ammonia & Nitrite should always be at undetectable levels. For sps, nitrate is more of an issue, while LPS & softies can stand a slightly higher level of nitrate. pH should be around 8.2-8.4 range usually.

In a smaller tank, all these parameters will be harder to achieve (in general) because of the lower volume for dilution & stability.

Hope that helps,

Anthony

[daddy01]

thank you Anthony,
Now my second question which test kit is the most reliable and accurate?
Jim

[i2ik]

IMO Salifert and Elos

[mark]

Can't really say if no more accurate but reason I switched to Salifert fr Hagen was Salifert easier for me to read (and if couldn't read, whatever accuracy won't matter)