What test kit is best to test nitrates?

jfingers8 · 08/29/2009, 05:21 PM

Looking for a accurate reading to test nitrates. I have high nitrates in my 125 gallon tank and need to keep an eye on it. Can someone help me out on this please?

pmrossetti · 08/29/2009, 05:32 PM

I've always used Salifert for all. Never seen a need to change.

GlassReef · 08/29/2009, 05:36 PM

For NO3, as long as your under 45 ppm, I'd go with LaMotte every time.

luther1200 · 08/29/2009, 05:37 PM

I also like Salifert for NO3. You can look trough the side and it gives you a low range, or trough the top for med. range, which is nice.

GlassReef · 08/29/2009, 05:39 PM

08/29/2009, 05:21 PM	#1
jfingers8 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: MA Posts: 562	What test kit is best to test nitrates? Looking for a accurate reading to test nitrates. I have high nitrates in my 125 gallon tank and need to keep an eye on it. Can someone help me out on this please?

08/29/2009, 05:36 PM	#3
GlassReef Got Reef Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Weeki Wachee, Florida Posts: 2,501	For NO3, as long as your under 45 ppm, I'd go with LaMotte every time. __________________ Tom No matter how much you try to push the envelope, it remains stationary.

08/29/2009, 05:37 PM	#4
luther1200 Premium Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NJ, shore Posts: 4,376	I also like Salifert for NO3. You can look trough the side and it gives you a low range, or trough the top for med. range, which is nice. __________________ Matt, 65G reef tank Current Tank Info: 65g reef, mix of sps, lps, few softies. Hoping to upgrade within the year.

08/29/2009, 05:39 PM	#5
GlassReef Got Reef Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Weeki Wachee, Florida Posts: 2,501	__________________ Tom No matter how much you try to push the envelope, it remains stationary.

08/29/2009, 05:32 PM	#2
pmrossetti Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cali. Posts: 3,199	I've always used Salifert for all. Never seen a need to change.