Alkalinity - How to read?

pezcubano · 05/28/2007, 12:19 PM

How do I go about reading alkalinity?

Fraggle Rock2 · 05/28/2007, 11:05 PM

Do you have a test kit?

If not, you need one to measure your alkalinity level.

Salifert is a popular brand. Seachem seems to be also. The salifert is easier to use IMO. Elos is another, but I haven't used any kits from them yet.

Other brands I am not sure of.

If you already have a kit, there are various types so you need to provide that information first.

drummereef · 05/28/2007, 11:20 PM

I have used many alkalinity test kits and prefer Salifert over them all. Just a heads up though, there is a batch of Saliferts out there that are not reading properly. Trying to get a handle on it as we speak.

05/28/2007, 12:19 PM	#1
pezcubano Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Miami Posts: 416	Alkalinity - How to read? How do I go about reading alkalinity?

05/28/2007, 11:20 PM	#3
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	I have used many alkalinity test kits and prefer Salifert over them all. Just a heads up though, there is a batch of Saliferts out there that are not reading properly. Trying to get a handle on it as we speak. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

05/28/2007, 11:05 PM	#2
Fraggle Rock2 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 260	Do you have a test kit? If not, you need one to measure your alkalinity level. Salifert is a popular brand. Seachem seems to be also. The salifert is easier to use IMO. Elos is another, but I haven't used any kits from them yet. Other brands I am not sure of. If you already have a kit, there are various types so you need to provide that information first.