Test kits and frequency of tests that should be run?

[naesco]

Originally Posted by newreefer_59

I have added live rock about a month ago and just ran these tests for the first time last week. I agree that the alkalinity and calcium are high....is there an immediate method to bring them down? I do not have a skimmer yet and have 2 small corals in there that appear fine. Hope to have a skimmer put in over the weekend. Shopping for one tonight actually.

Hi Who sold you all that stuff? Put all the chemicals and all the test kits except for nitrite, nitrate and ammonia in the drawer. You wont be needing them for a while.

After you are sure your tank has cycled start adding mushrooms and soft coral frags and a small fish.

Several months down the line test your ca and if it is too low, add. There is nothing complex about a reef tank. The difficulty is rushing it.
Have patience and you will succeed.
Good Luck