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BobHelp4
12/29/2014, 01:06 AM
I know if they exist they are probably a little pricey but I don't care. Is there any kind of electronic water tests that constantly monitor your water so you can readily see them at all times? I want to see tests such as PH, Nitrates, nitrites, phosphates, calcium, ammonia, magnesium, Alkalinity, etc?

If they exist please point me towards a few that I can look at

Reef Frog
12/29/2014, 01:46 AM
The only constant monitoring instruments that exist are for temperature, & pH. pH probes need to be cleaned and recalibrated so they are not exactly automatic.

Ammonia can be monitored by an inexpensive badge made by Seachem. No need to monitor nitrites except during the cycle. Some of the other chemical compounds you mention can be measured by instruments from Pinpoint or Hanna but they're not automatic. And in some cases they really don't save much time compared to traditional chemical tests if that's what your after.