Potassium in the Reef Tank & K Test Kit

Despite it being a major element of natural sea water, as an element in our reef tanks, Potassium (K), is often overlooked. From what I’ve read in articles and discussions, regular water changes should be sufficient enough to keep it moderately maintained, albeit less than NSW levels of K. And, I’m not sure whether [...]

AquariumWaterTesting (AWT) & Gallery!

A few weeks ago I received a kit for having water tested by AquariumWaterTesting.com. You pay a basic flat fee and they send you this little kit with 2 sample containers and a pre-paid USPS Priority Mail Package. Just fill the samples, and send them in when you’re ready. According to their website, you should [...]

Alkalinity Kits…

LaMotte - 116ppm = 2.32 meq/l = 6.5 dkH
LaMotte - 112ppm = 2.24 meq/l = 6.2 dkH
LaMotte - 116ppm = 2.32 meq/l = 6.5 dkH

SeaChem Test 1 - 7 drops / 2 = meq/l = 3.5 meq/l = 9.8 dKH / 175ppm
SeaChem Test 2 - 6 drops / 2 [...]