Canadianeh
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which all in one test kit that I can get that covers all chemical tests that I need to perform for tank with fish, shrimp, clean up crews, and soft corals, anemone?
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Cliff
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Idip I have one and love it
Idip is the latest test kit and I have heard great things.
I personally use RedSea algae control kit and RedSea reef foundations. That covers the big 5
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I personally use RedSea algae control kit and RedSea reef foundations. That covers the big 5
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Of course the only downside of the eye dip is the massive initial investment I think that is what has kept many refers away from using it
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where do you buy Idip?
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sorry.....is it IDIP or EYEDIP?
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Bigshow sells them look up exact idip
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oh wow $200! How accurate is this thin? Any idea?
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The meter only is $200
https://www.amazon.ca/eXact-Photometer-Smart-System-meter/dp/B00M1ES2MQ
Do I need the rest to be used with the meter?
Yes you need the reagents
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In that case I will stick with Red Sea. Which Red Sea kit that is all in one kit?
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idip 100%
no guessing on is it this colour or that colour
You get an actual digital reading and not a guess, small investment when you think of the big picture
Just my .02
no guessing on is it this colour or that colour
You get an actual digital reading and not a guess, small investment when you think of the big picture
Just my .02
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OP is only keeping softies and nems.....I think you guys are into serious overkill on the testing for a pretty low key system.
If it is cycled and running, keep up with water changes and test nitrates every now and then to help you monitor feeding and bioload. Then if you feel the need to move beyond the soft stuff to stoney corals (LPS or SPS) then it's time to start monitoring all the parameters that skeleton builders need and invest in the equipment required.
And for that nitrate monitoring even API will work for a general ballpark number although Salifert would be the test of choice.
If it is cycled and running, keep up with water changes and test nitrates every now and then to help you monitor feeding and bioload. Then if you feel the need to move beyond the soft stuff to stoney corals (LPS or SPS) then it's time to start monitoring all the parameters that skeleton builders need and invest in the equipment required.
And for that nitrate monitoring even API will work for a general ballpark number although Salifert would be the test of choice.
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anyone is having issue with their Idip 570nm Marina edition?
Occasionally, I get Er1 or Er2 when moving from one test to another despite I see that the device is connected to my Ipad. I know it is connected because it is listed as connected device on the app on my Ipad.
Occasionally, I get Er1 or Er2 when moving from one test to another despite I see that the device is connected to my Ipad. I know it is connected because it is listed as connected device on the app on my Ipad.