Good test kits PO4 and others

Butterz · 04/24/2009, 01:06 PM

I'm thinking about starting to dose VSV, but before doing so I want to test my water for a while. Right now I'm using the Master Reef Kit from Red Sea Max. Not that I don't trust it, but I only have the basics and some of you with way more experience would have better suggestions.

Sisterlimonpot · 04/24/2009, 01:34 PM

I use API. But to each their own. As long as you have a phosphate and nitrate test kit for VSV. And weekly monitoring is a good recommendation to know when and how to adjust you dosing. Good luck

mcoomer · 04/24/2009, 02:14 PM

I use API's P04 test but it doesn't read low range values very well since the first two levels are 0 and .25. I posted a question about this in the reef chemistry forum and was told that Salifert and Hach were better kits for this test.

Mike

snorvich · 04/24/2009, 02:24 PM

I use elos for all EXCEPT phosphate; I use a photometer for phosphate

04/24/2009, 01:06 PM	#1
Butterz Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 174	Good test kits PO4 and others I'm thinking about starting to dose VSV, but before doing so I want to test my water for a while. Right now I'm using the Master Reef Kit from Red Sea Max. Not that I don't trust it, but I only have the basics and some of you with way more experience would have better suggestions.

04/24/2009, 01:34 PM	#2
Sisterlimonpot R.C. Fraternity President Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Litchfeild Park AZ Posts: 11,490 Blog Entries: 2	I use API. But to each their own. As long as you have a phosphate and nitrate test kit for VSV. And weekly monitoring is a good recommendation to know when and how to adjust you dosing. Good luck __________________ Jimmy MASVC President Dishes are done man! Current Tank Info: 300 in progress

04/24/2009, 02:14 PM	#3
mcoomer Rat Bastard! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sammamish, WA Posts: 1,487	I use API's P04 test but it doesn't read low range values very well since the first two levels are 0 and .25. I posted a question about this in the reef chemistry forum and was told that Salifert and Hach were better kits for this test. Mike __________________ Spending exorbitant amounts of money on this hobby since 1998! My wife thought the tank would be cheaper and easier to keep than a dog...no seriously! Current Tank Info: 180 gallon mixed reef; Reeflo Barracuda, Tunze 6105 (X3), 250W Radiums with dual HQI Blue Wave 7, Reefkeeper Elite controller, custom sump with ASM G4, carbon and GFO reactors

04/24/2009, 02:24 PM	#4
snorvich Team RC member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Outlander Posts: 40,953 Blog Entries: 46	I use elos for all EXCEPT phosphate; I use a photometer for phosphate __________________ Warmest regards, ~Steve~