what test kits do you use?

dous · 06/01/2006, 08:52 AM

I have Aquarium Pharma Saltwater test kit and it doesn't seem to be too accurate I also have AP's Calcium test kit. Likewise, I don't think these liquid and color matching tests give me the most accurate water parameters as when I took some water samples to my LFS, they gave me a different reading as what I have gathered taken in the same hour.

I'm considering investing in a more accurate test kit that will test all the essentials including alkalinity as I don't have that test as well. What would you guys recommend at a good value?

TIA

kraze3 · 06/01/2006, 08:58 AM

salifert are the best test kits.

Paintbug · 06/01/2006, 09:29 AM

i use Salifert, and Seachem. im happy with the results from both.

kau_cinta_ku · 06/01/2006, 09:32 AM

salifert here

flex13 · 06/01/2006, 09:40 AM

Salifert just becouse everyone uses it

hans1976 · 06/01/2006, 09:49 AM

Salifert.........

Salifert Prices

dous · 06/01/2006, 10:03 AM

i guess Salifert don't have a complete kit and just sell their products separately, huh?

besl · 06/01/2006, 10:11 AM

Keep in mind that titration kits will yield more accurate results than the color match kit you have from AP.

dous · 06/01/2006, 10:46 AM

Sorry for the dumb question... Salifert is titration kit?

06/01/2006, 08:52 AM	#1
dous Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Newmarket, Canada Posts: 352	what test kits do you use? I have Aquarium Pharma Saltwater test kit and it doesn't seem to be too accurate I also have AP's Calcium test kit. Likewise, I don't think these liquid and color matching tests give me the most accurate water parameters as when I took some water samples to my LFS, they gave me a different reading as what I have gathered taken in the same hour. I'm considering investing in a more accurate test kit that will test all the essentials including alkalinity as I don't have that test as well. What would you guys recommend at a good value? TIA __________________ -------------------- dous Current Tank Info: 55g reef, custom 300g in planning stages

06/01/2006, 09:29 AM	#3
Paintbug Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Stoneville, NC Posts: 6,169	i use Salifert, and Seachem. im happy with the results from both. __________________ Never ask a girl over to see your crabs!! <-Tony-> Current Tank Info: NONE currently

06/01/2006, 09:40 AM	#5
flex13 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 400	Salifert just becouse everyone uses it __________________ Where is my Flash Light....

06/01/2006, 09:49 AM	#6
hans1976 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Middletown, CT Posts: 3,239	Salifert......... Salifert Prices __________________ Jeff PAST CTARS President Past MASNA Treasurer

06/01/2006, 10:03 AM	#7
dous Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Newmarket, Canada Posts: 352	i guess Salifert don't have a complete kit and just sell their products separately, huh? __________________ -------------------- dous Current Tank Info: 55g reef, custom 300g in planning stages

06/01/2006, 08:58 AM	#2
kraze3 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: RI Posts: 2,373	salifert are the best test kits.

06/01/2006, 09:32 AM	#4
kau_cinta_ku Moved On Join Date: May 2005 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 8,669	salifert here

06/01/2006, 10:11 AM	#8
besl Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Boston-burb, MA Posts: 800	Keep in mind that titration kits will yield more accurate results than the color match kit you have from AP. __________________ Why did kamakazi pilots wear helmets? Current Tank Info: 55 Gal, 260W CF, 60 lbs LR, CC base, 7 fish, 10 corals, Aquafuge - chaetomorpha & grape

06/01/2006, 10:46 AM	#9
dous Registered Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Newmarket, Canada Posts: 352	Sorry for the dumb question... Salifert is titration kit? __________________ -------------------- dous Current Tank Info: 55g reef, custom 300g in planning stages