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Unread 11/22/2016, 11:09 AM   #1
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Salifert VS Red Sea

Which test kit is the best among Salifert VS Red Sea?

Please consider the following: accuracy, versatility, ease of use, refill, and etc.


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Unread 11/22/2016, 11:23 AM   #2
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Unread 11/22/2016, 12:53 PM   #3
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I have Salifert for some test, Red Sea for some Test, and API for my basic tests.


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Unread 11/22/2016, 01:09 PM   #4
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In general I've found all test kits to be acceptable for most users..
Lots bash API but they have always been reliable/easy when I've used them.
I've got some that are 10 years old and still read right..

I now have a mix of Red Sea, API, Nyos and a few more..


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Unread 11/22/2016, 01:59 PM   #5
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What do you guys think of Photometer such as Exact I dip, Hanna, and etc? How accurate they are compare to the traditional ones such as Redsea, API, and etc.?


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In general the Hannas,etc.. are just fine too.. Makes reading the results simple..


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Unread 11/23/2016, 10:27 AM   #7
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I only have Idip photometer and I am going to buy some Red Sea and Salifert and compare the results with Idip.

My Fauna Marin Professional Salt's results on Magnesium, Alk, and Calcium are far apart then what the manufacture's claimed to be. Claude from Fauna Marin Germany said that photometer is not accurate to test their salt.


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