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11/28/2012, 11:46 PM
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Test kits
I am trying to figure out what tests kits I will need for my tank. 125 DT with a 55g sump/fuge. Thanks.
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11/29/2012, 03:26 AM
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Reef Monster
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Long Island
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API Reef Master. Good luck!
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11/29/2012, 07:05 AM
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Location: Northern VA
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Salifert kits are good too. Initially you'll need ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and pH. For a reef tank you'll also want calcium, alkalinity and magnesium.
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11/29/2012, 07:26 AM
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Moved On
 Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Meriden, Ct
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IMO API is the bottom of the barrel when it comes to testing kits, Red sea makes pretty accurate testing supplies. Im going to run a poll lets see what the majority thinks.
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11/29/2012, 07:32 AM
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Dr. Reef at ur service
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in the first few months all u need is API ammonia nitrites nitrates, then once the corals start to come into play u will need one of salifert or red sea or elos or hanna for cal alk mag and phos.
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11/29/2012, 07:46 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: NW Iowa
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for the range that api has it tests just as good as most others just don't read lower like most. API is a good starter kit though IMO
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