Water test info

bottled-ocean · 11/01/2013, 09:16 PM

What is the best kind of test kits I have been testing my water and the test kits I have I do not think are working all that well so what do you have and what do you like ??

Denver_Keeper · 11/01/2013, 09:31 PM

Salifert are a bit expensive, but some of the best kits out there. API is cheap, but work for the basics.

Basically get an API Master kit for Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, and PH. Know that the PH is not very sensitive.

Get Salifert or something on the higher end for Alk, CA, Mg, and PO4.

bottled-ocean · 11/01/2013, 11:03 PM

I have a API test kit. Will looking into a Salifert test kit.

oscarinw · 11/02/2013, 09:44 AM

Although API is reputed as not very accurate, they have been all I use and I thank them for saving me money. With the exception of my Mg test and my copper test, everything else is API. Surprisingly, also, their customer service has been really responsive as well...
Just my $0.02

phillrodrigo · 11/02/2013, 02:16 PM

Denver is right I like elos but salifert is good also

Reef Frog · 11/02/2013, 03:50 PM

Red Sea Pro CA ALK MG comes in one kit & is worthy of consideration. Easy to use, decent accuracy for hobby needs, replacement chemicals are available, clear instructions & on line video demonstrations if you need them. Nice ergonomics with the vial shaker thing & handy storage box. My only issue is the syringes wore out early but cheap to replace.

Cozwey · 11/02/2013, 03:56 PM

I have a big issue with API. I through mine away. Salifert and Hanna checker for Alk and PO4

Meanie · 11/02/2013, 10:08 PM

Using all Salifert here.

11/01/2013, 09:16 PM	#1
bottled-ocean Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: orlando Posts: 406	Water test info What is the best kind of test kits I have been testing my water and the test kits I have I do not think are working all that well so what do you have and what do you like ??

11/02/2013, 03:56 PM	#7
Cozwey Go Canada!!!! Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 363 Blog Entries: 1	I have a big issue with API. I through mine away. Salifert and Hanna checker for Alk and PO4 __________________ QT, Go Slow, Read the Stickies People!!!! Current Tank Info: 120g FOWLR, 55 Perm QT, Full Apex, Kessil, Reef Octo, MP40's, MP10's, Plumbed ATO, BRS 2 part dosing.

11/01/2013, 09:31 PM	#2
Denver_Keeper Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Posts: 38	Salifert are a bit expensive, but some of the best kits out there. API is cheap, but work for the basics. Basically get an API Master kit for Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, and PH. Know that the PH is not very sensitive. Get Salifert or something on the higher end for Alk, CA, Mg, and PO4.

11/01/2013, 11:03 PM	#3
bottled-ocean Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: orlando Posts: 406	I have a API test kit. Will looking into a Salifert test kit.

11/02/2013, 09:44 AM	#4
oscarinw Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Western Massachusetts Posts: 1,091	Although API is reputed as not very accurate, they have been all I use and I thank them for saving me money. With the exception of my Mg test and my copper test, everything else is API. Surprisingly, also, their customer service has been really responsive as well... Just my $0.02

11/02/2013, 02:16 PM	#5
phillrodrigo Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: quaker hill ct Posts: 2,433	Denver is right I like elos but salifert is good also

11/02/2013, 03:50 PM	#6
Reef Frog Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,121	Red Sea Pro CA ALK MG comes in one kit & is worthy of consideration. Easy to use, decent accuracy for hobby needs, replacement chemicals are available, clear instructions & on line video demonstrations if you need them. Nice ergonomics with the vial shaker thing & handy storage box. My only issue is the syringes wore out early but cheap to replace.

11/02/2013, 10:08 PM	#8
Meanie Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 50	Using all Salifert here.