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Test Kits

Testing your water parameters is a fundamental part of maintaining a saltwater aquarium, learn how to do it right!
  1. Reef tank pH: When should I calibrate my pH probe for an aquarium pH monitor or controller? - BRStv Reef FAQs

    Reef tank pH: When should I calibrate my pH probe for an aquarium pH monitor or controller? - BRStv Reef FAQs

    Calibrating your pH probe is an inexpensive and fairly quick process and the general best practice is to check the probes against a 1$ packet of pH calibration solution on a regular basis. The exact...
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  2. Reef tank pH - When should I replace my pH probe on my pH monitor or controller? - BRStv Reef FAQs

    Reef tank pH - When should I replace my pH probe on my pH monitor or controller? - BRStv Reef FAQs

    PH probes cost anywhere from $35 to $60 and some of you are probably replacing them prematurely and a select few may have never even considered replacing. Knowing when it is...
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  3. Triton ICP Test - Top five best uses for the latest in reef tank testing methods - BRStv Reef FAQs

    Triton ICP Test - Top five best uses for the latest in reef tank testing methods - BRStv Reef FAQs

    Triton Applied Reef Biosciences is really carving out a home for ICP testing in our hobby because it gives hobbyists the ability to test for a variety of elements and possible contaminants that would...
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  4. How to get stable readings from the Apex Salinity Probe? - BRStv Reef FAQs

    How to get stable readings from the Apex Salinity Probe? - BRStv Reef FAQs

    Wondering how to get the best results out of your Neptune Apex salinity probe or conductivity probe? We're here to help you optimize your saltwater aquarium salinity probe with three steps. Calibrate...
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  5. Salt mix testing and mixed saltwater storage - #AskBRStv Live

    Salt mix testing and mixed saltwater storage - #AskBRStv Live

    Today we follow up the pretty hot topic of mixed saltwater storage and the results from our BRStv Investigates about what happens to Alkalinity and Calcium levels in various salt mixes after we've...
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  6. How does Calcium Reactor potency change at different pH points? ANSWER!  - BRStv Investigates

    How does Calcium Reactor potency change at different pH points? ANSWER! - BRStv Investigates

    Today we set to finally solve some unknowns surrounding Calcium Reactors in order to help make them easier to understand and easier for you to use with your reef tank. In this investigative episode,...
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  7. How do I fit everything back into the Red Sea Foundation Test Kit? - #AskBRStv

    How do I fit everything back into the Red Sea Foundation Test Kit? - #AskBRStv

    As much as we all love the Red Sea multi test kit for Alkalinity, Calcium and Magnesium, how in the world do you get everything to fit back into the box? Well, someone asked the same question and...
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  8. What nitrate and phosphate level is right for a healthy reef tank? - The BRS/WWC System Ep9 - BRStv

    What nitrate and phosphate level is right for a healthy reef tank? - The BRS/WWC System Ep9 - BRStv

    Are you ready to change the way you think about "nutrients" and get a new view on how nitrates and phosphates affect the reef tank both positively and negatively? Today, Ryan explains how reefers can...
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