Ca, Alk, Mg Test Kits

[nsakis]

Which brand is best and why? I clearly need one as my tank is ripping through these and I cant seem to find the right balance. Thanks in advance for the suggestions

 

[lurking]

I like salifert test kits. Bit more exspensive but work good

 

[wickedfish]

I like salifert test kits. Bit more exspensive but work good

Although I like Elos solely for calcium.

 

[nsakis]

I like salifert test kits. Bit more exspensive but work good

Ive read quite a bit about Salifert giving people false readings and having their tank crash. Anyone had this experience or is this just a couple people with big mouths online?

 

[lurking]

Lol whaaaa?

 

[wowdude11]

I Use Salifert For Nitrate, And Magnesium.
Elos For Calcium And Alk.
Hanna For Phosphates

 

[wickedfish]

Ive read quite a bit about Salifert giving people false readings and having their tank crash. Anyone had this experience or is this just a couple people with big mouths online?

Tanks crash by people committing errors or equipment malfunctions. If you know your tank a test will keep you with in parameters by telling you what's currently is going on.
Salifert has been linked to inaccurate alkalinity readings. Compared to 4 other tests the difference is negligible. I've used every alkalinity test and salifert is a good test. I think the la motte is good but just takes 7 times longer to do.

 

[Justin]

Salifert for everything besides PO4 which is handled by Hanna ULR.

 

[specvjeff]

I use and like the Salifert test kits.

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[Emac909]

I use redsea's all of them and salifert as back ups to make sure my numbers are right.

 

[nsakis]

Looks like im gonna give Salifert a try. Wheres the cheapest place to buy from? BRS or should I go with ebay?

 

[El Dude]

I like RedSea...

 

[dorkymk3]

I've been using API for Nitrate, Alk, Calcium, pH, and P04yes its cheap not dead on accurate, but it gives me a base at where I am at and yes at least I do test my tank water..... I also use Salifert for Mag testing. Since my API test kit is almost done, I'll probably upgrade to Red Sea Test kits and a Hanna for p04.

 

[nsakis]

Elos Calcium and Salifert Mg and kH on the way. Not sure why I waited so long...

 

[Emac909]

Elos Calcium and Salifert Mg and kH on the way. Not sure why I waited so long...

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