WMAS Discussion Forum : Testing and a couple other questions http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 08 Jun 2026 13:22:53 +0000 Thu, 25 Jul 2019 13:30:21 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=85461 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[Testing and a couple other questions : You will find a ton of that information...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85461&PID=635847&title=testing-and-a-couple-other-questions#635847 Author: Krazie4Acans
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Posted: July 25 2019 at 1:30pm

You will find a ton of that information in this thread that I think is exactly what you are looking for.

http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=9244

Take a look and then let us know if you have more questions.
]]> Thu, 25 Jul 2019 13:30:21 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85461&PID=635847&title=testing-and-a-couple-other-questions#635847 <![CDATA[Testing and a couple other questions : Hello all,I have been cycling...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=85461&PID=635846&title=testing-and-a-couple-other-questions#635846 Author: PaysonReef
Subject: 85461
Posted: July 25 2019 at 12:02pm

Hello all,
I have been cycling my tank and it is about there, just working on an algae bloom.  I will then add a couple fish (not many) and lots of coral over time.  I want my coral to flourish as that is the main point of this tank.  I am looking for a successful way to do this (as I have not been as successful as I would like in the past) and have read so much advice on it that my mind is spinning.  I have a 40 gallon breeder with a 20 gallon sump, a 10 gallon refugium, and a section with the return pump.  So can someone dumb it down for me as much as possible and answer the following:
  1. Exactly what parameters should I be testing for?  I have only been testing for Ammonia, Nitrites and Nitrates so far.
  2. What should each parameter be at?
  3. How often should I check the parameters?
  4. How often and how much water should I be changing?
  5. How long should lights be on and is there a recommended schedule/intensity (I have LED lighting that I can adjust all color intensity and timing on)
  6. How many snails and blue legged hermit crabs should I add to a tank this size and when?

Thank you for your help

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