Water Testing & Understanding
FRANCOIS NEO AQUASTUDIO · WATER TESTING & UNDERSTANDING
More than numbers. Understand your water.
Learn to test with confidence. Choose professional analysis when you want us to perform the measurements, explain the results and help you understand what to watch next.
Our approach combines education, Exaqua-based water analysis and the option of ICP laboratory testing. A test result becomes useful when you understand it in the context of your aquarium.
Coming to AquaStudio Lexington. The store is in preparation. The service options below introduce our planned approach; contact us for current arrangements and opening updates. Walk-in sample drop-off and Water Club enrollment are not open yet.
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Choose your level of support
FREE DISCOVERY
Learn to Test
A brief introduction to better testing habits, with one basic demonstration parameter selected with our team.
- One introductory session per aquarium.
- Guided use of a basic test kit.
- One reading and a short explanation of what it means.
This is a learning session, with no full panel, written report, result history or dosing plan. Exaqua professional analysis and ICP are not included.
Ask about a discovery sessionPAID · ONE-TIME ANALYSIS
Reef Essentials
A complete five-parameter reef panel performed by AquaStudio using our Exaqua testing workflow.
- KH, calcium and magnesium.
- Nitrate and phosphate.
- A dated record for one aquarium.
- A short explanation of the results and priorities to monitor.
Designed for a focused assessment without a subscription. ICP and extended troubleshooting are separate services.
Ask about Reef EssentialsPLANNED MEMBERSHIP
AquaStudio Water Club
Regular analysis and a clearer view of how your aquarium changes over time.
- One Reef Essentials panel per month.
- Membership covers one aquarium.
- Dated result history and comparison with previous club tests.
- A brief interpretation and points to watch.
Additional panels, ICP and coaching are separate. Final membership terms will be provided before enrollment.
Enquire about the Water ClubThe Reef Essentials panel
Five core reef parameters, presented together rather than as isolated numbers.
| Parameter | Result |
|---|---|
| Alkalinity · KH | Recorded in dKH |
| Calcium · Ca | Recorded in mg/L |
| Magnesium · Mg | Recorded in mg/L |
| Nitrate · NO₃ | Recorded in mg/L |
| Phosphate · PO₄ | Recorded in mg/L |
We discuss the readings alongside the aquarium type, livestock, salinity information, recent maintenance and dosing. The same numbers do not tell the whole story for every aquarium. Other parameters are outside this five-test panel and can be discussed separately.
Why professional analysis is a paid service
Professional testing takes equipment, reagents, careful sample handling, staff time and interpretation. Our paid analysis is designed to provide a clear record and a useful conversation, rather than simply hand you a list of numbers.
The complimentary discovery session helps you learn the method. When our team performs your complete analysis, that work belongs in a paid session or a defined membership.
ICP laboratory analysis
For a broader laboratory investigation, we can discuss an ICP service and help you understand the returned report in the context of your aquarium. The laboratory and selected panel determine which elements are measured.
ICP is a separate paid option. It is not part of the free discovery, Reef Essentials panel or proposed monthly Water Club inclusion. Laboratory fees, sample shipment, report interpretation and any follow-up are confirmed before arranging the service.
Water Club or aquarium coaching?
Water Club: we measure, record and briefly explain your results and trends.
Coaching: we work with you on an action plan, review the changes you make and follow how the aquarium responds. Coaching provides continuing guidance beyond a testing appointment.
The existing Starter, Expert and Premium coaching options are available on our Coaching & Premium Guidance page. Testing and ICP are not automatically included in a coaching purchase unless explicitly stated in the agreed plan.
Explore coaching & ongoing guidanceTest your water at home
Explore our testing collections to build your own routine, alongside the guidance and professional analysis available through AquaStudio.
How to arrange an analysis
- Contact us first. Tell us which option interests you and describe your aquarium.
- Confirm the service. We agree the panel, availability and any charge before proceeding.
- Follow the sample instructions. We confirm the required volume, container and timing before you collect water.
- Review the results. Receive the information included in your chosen service and discuss any further support needed.
Include your aquarium volume and age, livestock, recent test results, dosing routine and recent water changes. Do not bring or ship samples before confirming arrangements.
Frequently asked questions
Do you offer free water testing?
We offer a limited, complimentary Learn to Test introduction: one basic demonstration parameter and a brief explanation. Full professional analysis, written records and ongoing monitoring are paid services.
Can I book a complete panel without joining the club?
Yes. Reef Essentials is planned as a one-time paid option as well as the panel included in the Water Club.
Does the Water Club include unlimited tests?
No. The proposed membership includes one five-parameter panel per month for one aquarium. Additional analyses are arranged separately. Final terms will be confirmed before enrollment.
Will you tell me exactly what to dose?
The analysis includes a short interpretation, not an ongoing dosing program. A detailed action plan or extended troubleshooting can be arranged through consulting or coaching.
Can I bring my own results?
Yes. We can discuss testing technique in a brief educational exchange. A detailed review of your own results or history can be arranged as consulting or coaching.
Can I drop off a sample today?
The AquaStudio store is not open yet. Contact us for current arrangements and wait for confirmation before collecting or delivering a sample.
Learn the method. Understand the results.
Tell us about your aquarium and whether you want a discovery session, a complete analysis, Water Club information or help with ICP.
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