Whats a good, decent priced test kit? One that has everything i need.
travisw30 New member Sep 16, 2009 #1 Joined Aug 30, 2009 Messages 727 Likes 1 Points 0 Location Atascadero Sep 16, 2009 #1 Whats a good, decent priced test kit? One that has everything i need.
Nick_kun New member Sep 16, 2009 #2 Joined May 26, 2007 Messages 1,064 Likes 1 Points 0 Location San Diego Sep 16, 2009 #2 For your basic reef need, I use Aquarium pharmaceutical test kit (Nitrate, Nitrite, Amonia and ph). I also use their calcium and alkalinity test kit. I've used Elos and Salifert also, but it test the same to me. http://www.marinedepot.com/Aquarium...icals_API_MARS_Fishcare-AP3313-FITKMK-vi.html
For your basic reef need, I use Aquarium pharmaceutical test kit (Nitrate, Nitrite, Amonia and ph). I also use their calcium and alkalinity test kit. I've used Elos and Salifert also, but it test the same to me. http://www.marinedepot.com/Aquarium...icals_API_MARS_Fishcare-AP3313-FITKMK-vi.html
reef_doug New member Sep 16, 2009 #3 Joined Jun 30, 2007 Messages 366 Likes 0 Points 0 Location Hesperia/Apple Valley Sep 16, 2009 #3 Salifert for me. All you'll need is Alkalinity, Calcium and Magnesium. If you don't monitor pH with a probe then maybe a pH test kit also. I get my test kits from Bulk Reef Supply, very fresh kits with long expiration dates.
Salifert for me. All you'll need is Alkalinity, Calcium and Magnesium. If you don't monitor pH with a probe then maybe a pH test kit also. I get my test kits from Bulk Reef Supply, very fresh kits with long expiration dates.
bkoo29 Member Sep 17, 2009 #4 Joined Oct 19, 2008 Messages 1,951 Likes 11 Points 38 Location Irvine Sep 17, 2009 #4 I have API for Alk test, nitrate, and phosphate. Don't want to spend to much money to test these things. Salifert for Ca/ Mg. that is my two cents..
I have API for Alk test, nitrate, and phosphate. Don't want to spend to much money to test these things. Salifert for Ca/ Mg. that is my two cents..
Z Zegg New member Oct 6, 2009 #5 Joined Feb 27, 2009 Messages 222 Likes 3 Points 0 Location Laguna Hills Oct 6, 2009 #5 Just picked up an ELOS Ph test kit. really easy to compare color chart. 1st ph test kit where I dont hhave to say well between this # and that #. I like Elos for Po4, CA, Mag, Nitrate, and now Ph... before was a mix of salifert and API
Just picked up an ELOS Ph test kit. really easy to compare color chart. 1st ph test kit where I dont hhave to say well between this # and that #. I like Elos for Po4, CA, Mag, Nitrate, and now Ph... before was a mix of salifert and API
gumbii 2 Oct 7, 2009 #6 Joined Feb 15, 2009 Messages 19,546 Likes 334 Points 83 Location bell gardens Oct 7, 2009 #6 Zegg said: i use elos fo ever-E-tang!!!! Click to expand... fixed... thx for testing yogi's water zegg... i've been using a mix of API and salifert... but for calcium and magnesium i have a tropic marine test... it's Uber accurate... i know if my calcium is at 450 or 452...
Zegg said: i use elos fo ever-E-tang!!!! Click to expand... fixed... thx for testing yogi's water zegg... i've been using a mix of API and salifert... but for calcium and magnesium i have a tropic marine test... it's Uber accurate... i know if my calcium is at 450 or 452...
EyeReef Admin admin Supporter Oct 7, 2009 #7 Joined May 25, 2007 Messages 5,553 Likes 233 Points 63 Location San Diego My Tank Build Oct 7, 2009 #7 I bought the red sea all in one test kit and it was very inaccurate I have always used Salifert and I would recommend it
I bought the red sea all in one test kit and it was very inaccurate I have always used Salifert and I would recommend it
Sinful Aquatics 2 Feb 5, 2010 #8 Joined Feb 4, 2010 Messages 132 Likes 0 Points 0 Location Long Beach Feb 5, 2010 #8 Elos is the best IMO
JOSE CASAS Premium Member Supporter Feb 5, 2010 #9 Joined Jan 31, 2008 Messages 8,286 Likes 29 Points 48 Location Fullerton Feb 5, 2010 #9 Elos.