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Page 15 - Additives & Water Chemistry

A collection of articles and videos to you better understand reef aquarium water chemistry and properly use additives in your saltwater tank.
  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 appropriate to...
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  3. Triton method cost - Time to add up how much it costs to run a triton method reef tank - BRStv Reef FAQs

    Triton method cost - Time to add up how much it costs to run a triton method reef tank - BRStv Reef FAQs

    One of the first questions we get when discussing the Triton Method with our customers is “How much does it cost?”. We came up with some clear figures to share with you in order to help you make...
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  4. 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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  5. How to raise pH in a reef tank with a beta recirculating CO2 scrubber - BRStv Reef FAQs

    How to raise pH in a reef tank with a beta recirculating CO2 scrubber - BRStv Reef FAQs

    Using CO2 removal media to remove CO2 from the air going into your protein skimmer is one of the most efficient ways to increase pH in your reef aquarium when too much dissolved CO2 is suppressing...
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  6. 2-part dosing your reef tank. What does it actually cost each month? - BRStv Investigates

    2-part dosing your reef tank. What does it actually cost each month? - BRStv Investigates

    There are plenty of calcium and alkalinity additives for reef tank dosing and we calculated how much they really cost to maintain a reef tank and discuss what kind of benefits you gain from the more...
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  7. How to raise pH in saltwater tank with a CO2 scrubber - BRStv Reef FAQs

    How to raise pH in saltwater tank with a CO2 scrubber - BRStv Reef FAQs

    For those of you looking for the growth and metabolic health benefits of maintaining a pH of 8.3, scrubbing CO2 is one of the easiest and most reliable ways to achieve that goal. ...
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  8. Top 5 Tips: How to raise pH in reef tanks and saltwater tanks | Reef FAQs

    Top 5 Tips: How to Raise pH in Reef Tanks and Saltwater Aquariums | Reef FAQs

    Our Top 5 methods for raising and maintaining the pH at healthy levels in your saltwater reef aquarium.
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