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New GHL ION director
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I think it is cool, but honestly I don't see the need to constantly measure elements. If there is 1 thing that needs to be constantly monitored it is Alk and even that, I'm already getting tired of. (I have a KHG and considering taking it down since its consistent testing is getting annoying. lol) Everything else falls into weekly, monthly testing. ICP testing has been a great help in this area too and quarterly or bi annual ICP test I think is enough to see where you are at and make changes accordingly.
Im a bit of a tech geek so I find it cool. I actually enjoy knowing my parameters. Never owned an apex or anything like that. Closest thing is the Hanna. I hate the process of testing tho. Specially with the color charts because I have an imposible time trying to figure out the difference in colors.
I'm a tech geek as well and I enjoy the equipment aspect a lot, I have collected a ton of reef gear over the years but at the end of the day, once you get the hang of things, you'll find out what works for you and your tank(s) and you'll be surprised how little is really needed to keep it running stable, most equipment is really for convenience and now just to show off.
I'm there with you too about the color charts but again, I've also stopped chasing certain numbers, like for nitrates, I only get worried is if I don't see a color shift or if the color shift is completely dark. and then Hanna checkers just makes thing easy with Alk and po4. I barely test calcium and mag, i only do when something isnt right but in the case I also send in an ICP test.
What ICP test do you recommend? Are they all the same, or are any of them more comprehensive? If they're all the same, what's the cheapest?
Triton and ati are the most popular. ATI also tests your RO water so that's a plus. Triton gives you explanations on what to do to fix what's off with your params. Not sure about ATI. Never done one. Both roughly the same price. $45-$50.
When Triton tells you what to do, is it something that has to be done through their Triton reagents? I'm not running Triton method, so just wondering if the info will still be useable for me.