Red Sea Test Kit

Pygmey · Feb 26, 2014

So I just tested my water with a new Red Sea Test kit that I received.

Calcium is showing 460

Alkalinity is showing 8.6

Magnesium is showing 1520

I have been putting some BIONIC 2 part in for a few days so they calcium and the alk make sense. However I have not added any magnesium.. Is Red Sea usually show a little high?

blackx-runner · Feb 26, 2014

What salt are you using?

Pygmey · Feb 26, 2014

Reefcrystals

Lee · Feb 26, 2014

I use Reef Crystals and Red Sea Pro test kits too. Mine doesn't test that high for Mg. though A few questions for you:

Is it the red sea PRO version?
How old is the test kit?

I borrowed one from another hobbyists that was older and it tested crazy high too 1500-1600. I got a brand new one (Pro version) and it started testing normal (1200-1300).

I'd also suggest making sure you are performing it correctly as shown in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MofaqM-I6uM

blackx-runner · Feb 26, 2014

For reef crystals I would say that's pretty normal. My mag always tested on the high side using that salt.
Your calcium is on the high side, most likely due to the 2 part dosing and the already increased calcium levels found in reef crystals salt. I would at least stop the calcium part of that dosing. Your alk number looks pretty good though.

Pygmey · Feb 26, 2014

The test kit was purchased yesterday and received today from Bulk Reef Supply. Date on bottom shows 8/15.. I tested again and again am getting a high reading.

Does anyone in Cedar Rapids have a Salifert test that I could bring some water over and test against?

Bigkel · Feb 26, 2014

I got one I can bring on Saturday to the DIY if your going?

blackx-runner · Feb 26, 2014

Posted By Pygmey on 02/26/2014 8:58 PM

The test kit was purchased yesterday and received today from Bulk Reef Supply. Date on bottom shows 8/15.. I tested again and again am getting a high reading.

Does anyone in Cedar Rapids have a Salifert test that I could bring some water over and test against?
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I have one if you want to bring some water over when you pick up the AWT kit.

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