Rostato
Guest
$12 tests most parameters that most reefers need to know. Really cool that they are offering this service. This can help when we are trying to help someone new or if you just want to ensure your tests are accurate.
AC now has an Aquaspin!
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Coral2Coral
Guest
Wow! That’s good and even better for Reefers that lives close by.
Vincerama2
Supporting Member
I saw that over the weekend, but just in passing. I thought it was some gimick. But for $12 testing, that's something I'd support if it's accurate. I sent water samples to a lab and it was $75. Though the lab did go over the parameters and make recommendations. Next time I go to AC, I'll bring some water for testing.
I mean, OK, you can buy test kits (which you should) but if the machine is consistent, then it's worth it to compare regular interval tests (like once per quarter).
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I mean, OK, you can buy test kits (which you should) but if the machine is consistent, then it's worth it to compare regular interval tests (like once per quarter).
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Vincerama2
Supporting Member
I looked up the machine, and can see why it's $12/test.... pricey software, and single use "disks" that test for 3 parameters only. But again ... cheaper than sending to a lab.
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Rostato
Guest
Cool, let us know how it does. I may do the same next week sometime and compare my tests to theirs.
ofzakaria
Guest
Not sure u can compare this to ICP. I would not send ICP test if what I wanted to test is ph, amonia, alk and ca...
Coral reefer
Past President
Only 3? Where you getting that from?
Coral2Coral
Guest
How are the results compare to yours?
Coral reefer
Past President
Surprised there would be ammonia and nitrite?
.9 phosphate very high...
.9 phosphate very high...
ofzakaria
Guest
Ammonia 0.2, po4 0.9... what is your tank like? These values are way high..
Are these values ppm?
tankguy
Supporting Member
With my new work hours its been hard for me to keep up but Im gonna test my alk today , mag is about where Ive tried to keep it , Ca has come down from the average 550 where its been , Phos Ive struggled with ( my test were .09 and then I got it down to .03 with rowaphos ) , i did remove it but now its back in. Am is what got me. Didn't even think that was there
tankguy
Supporting Member
me too
ofzakaria
Guest
Before you do action based on these results I would double check. I am doubting the results...