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bertoni · 09/22/2018, 03:31 PM

I agree that 3 days is only a few data points, but 3 months is long enough that animal growth might change the consumption rate quite a bit, especially in a newer tank. I'd measure every day for a few days, then slowly back off to once a week or once a month, depending on the tank in question, and how often new inhabitants are added.

I agree that adding new animals is a good time to test more frequently for a bit, especially if they are stony corals or the like.

09/22/2018, 03:31 PM	#7
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	I agree that 3 days is only a few data points, but 3 months is long enough that animal growth might change the consumption rate quite a bit, especially in a newer tank. I'd measure every day for a few days, then slowly back off to once a week or once a month, depending on the tank in question, and how often new inhabitants are added. I agree that adding new animals is a good time to test more frequently for a bit, especially if they are stony corals or the like. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni