When should I start my water testing?

Fishlip · 03/11/2006, 04:09 PM

I just set my tank up today with LS, LR and sw (which I didnt mix myself, I bought from LFS), I have proclear75 with ca2200 pump running. My question is when should I start testing my water?

supertech3 · 03/11/2006, 04:12 PM

IMO start checking now so you can see how the parameters change and get the hang of using the test kits (it also gives you things to do on your tank so you will not get in a hurry and make mistakes

bertoni · 03/11/2006, 04:51 PM

I would start watching the ammonia now, so I would know when to do some water changes. Doing a round of each test should help you get accustomed to the kits, and might help you check that your salt mix is okay, etc.

bertoni · 03/11/2006, 06:14 PM

http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hreadid=798097

dots · 03/11/2006, 10:27 PM

Start practicing now, everyday.....

Fishlip · 03/11/2006, 10:35 PM

I have a question about my water levels too. I had tank filled to the top and I had water in the sump up to "water level", Few hrs later and water in the sump doubled and water in a tank went an inch down. Why is it? And what should I do about it?

Fishlip · 03/11/2006, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bertoni
http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hreadid=798097

now, what did you do to my thread?

bertoni · 03/12/2006, 12:46 AM

I think you posted the same question twice, or somehow the post got duplicated. That's a link to the duplicate.

As far as the water levels, hard to say exactly what water got dumped, but the levels now are probably closer to steady state, if there is one for your setup.

Fishlip · 03/12/2006, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bertoni
I think you posted the same question twice, or somehow the post got duplicated. That's a link to the duplicate.

As far as the water levels, hard to say exactly what water got dumped, but the levels now are probably closer to steady state, if there is one for your setup.

yes whatever I did somehow fixed water levels. Now, I do have more water in the sump its about an inch above "water level" should I take it out up to the line or should I leave it there?

bertoni · 03/12/2006, 06:15 PM

I don't know what setup you have, so I can't be sure, but for general safety's sake, I'd say reduce the water level to the indcated level.

03/11/2006, 04:09 PM	#1
Fishlip Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 48	When should I start my water testing? I just set my tank up today with LS, LR and sw (which I didnt mix myself, I bought from LFS), I have proclear75 with ca2200 pump running. My question is when should I start testing my water?

03/11/2006, 04:51 PM	#3
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	I would start watching the ammonia now, so I would know when to do some water changes. Doing a round of each test should help you get accustomed to the kits, and might help you check that your salt mix is okay, etc. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

03/11/2006, 06:14 PM	#4
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	http://reefcentral.com/forums/showth...hreadid=798097 __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

03/11/2006, 10:27 PM	#5
dots Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 6,258	Start practicing now, everyday..... __________________ ~Doug

03/12/2006, 12:46 AM	#8
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	I think you posted the same question twice, or somehow the post got duplicated. That's a link to the duplicate. As far as the water levels, hard to say exactly what water got dumped, but the levels now are probably closer to steady state, if there is one for your setup. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

03/11/2006, 04:12 PM	#2
supertech3 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: El Paso Posts: 1,206	IMO start checking now so you can see how the parameters change and get the hang of using the test kits (it also gives you things to do on your tank so you will not get in a hurry and make mistakes

03/11/2006, 10:35 PM	#6
Fishlip Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 48	I have a question about my water levels too. I had tank filled to the top and I had water in the sump up to "water level", Few hrs later and water in the sump doubled and water in a tank went an inch down. Why is it? And what should I do about it?

03/12/2006, 06:15 PM	#10
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	I don't know what setup you have, so I can't be sure, but for general safety's sake, I'd say reduce the water level to the indcated level. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni