Good Calcium Test Kit

WiscSea · 03/29/2006, 11:56 AM

Can anyone recommend a good calcium test kit?

I was going to place an order with drsfostersmith anyway so I thought I would pick one up.

They have the Hagen Calcium Test kit for $8.99 or the Seachem Reefstatus for $20.99.

Thanks!

JaMan · 03/29/2006, 11:59 AM

IMO do not get the Seachem. I can not comment on Hagen. I like Salifert.

PoukieBear · 03/29/2006, 12:14 PM

Salifert test kits are great.

And if you ever run into any problems or questions, Habib is always able to help in the Salifert forums!

reefwick · 03/29/2006, 12:40 PM

Salifert are the best!!! kinda expensive but waaay accurate

reefgeek84 · 03/29/2006, 12:48 PM

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Originally posted by JaMan
IMO do not get the Seachem. I can not comment on Hagen. I like Salifert.

Whats wrong with seachem?

Paintbug · 03/29/2006, 01:02 PM

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Originally posted by reefgeek84
Whats wrong with seachem?

i agree! i use the seachem calc test and a few others. i am thrilled with their results. they are as accurate as the Saliferts. i use some of them as well. i would stick with one of those 2 brands however. SeaChem and Salifert both have great customer support if you do need them!

reefgeek84 · 03/29/2006, 01:12 PM

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Originally posted by Paintbug
i agree! i use the seachem calc test and a few others. i am thrilled with their results. they are as accurate as the Saliferts. i use some of them as well. i would stick with one of those 2 brands however. SeaChem and Salifert both have great customer support if you do need them!

Thanks, thats what I thought... Salifert I think is a bit overpriced. But they are good test kits.

mg426 · 03/29/2006, 01:14 PM

salifert gets my vote

mogurnda · 03/29/2006, 01:15 PM

I like both seachem and salifert. Both have sharper cutoff that the others I've tried. Only problem I've had with seachem is the dry reagent tends to clump and solidify over time.

Paintbug · 03/29/2006, 01:17 PM

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Originally posted by mogurnda
I like both seachem and salifert. Both have sharper cutoff that the others I've tried. Only problem I've had with seachem is the dry reagent tends to clump and solidify over time.

mine did SeaChem sent me a new one. the guy that helped me out just said to keep it in a plastic bag to the moisture doesnt get to it. just like the instructions say

oops.

mogurnda · 03/29/2006, 01:21 PM

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Originally posted by Paintbug
mine did SeaChem sent me a new one. the guy that helped me out just said to keep it in a plastic bag to the moisture doesnt get to it. just like the instructions say oops.

Hadn't tried that. The bag, that is. Must have read the instructions at some point. Right?

Did throw a bag of dessicant in the box, but I think being in a bathroom behind the tank during a humid DC summer defeated that pretty quickly.

hans1976 · 03/29/2006, 02:20 PM

I myself like Salifert. Any they are not that expensive if you know where to look.

Salifert Prices

MarkD40 · 03/29/2006, 02:51 PM

I use Seachem Reefstatus. It uses the titration method which is easy to interpret. I have trouble matching those color strips to my sample. The reefstatus kit performs 150 tests so it is really a pretty good deal.

snarkes · 03/29/2006, 03:56 PM

I use the Hagan Tests but I'm too new to tell you guys if they are all that great. Seem to do the trick for me... anyone have other experiences with em?

03/29/2006, 11:56 AM	#1
WiscSea Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Eastern Wisconsin Posts: 39	Good Calcium Test Kit Can anyone recommend a good calcium test kit? I was going to place an order with drsfostersmith anyway so I thought I would pick one up. They have the Hagen Calcium Test kit for $8.99 or the Seachem Reefstatus for $20.99. Thanks!

03/29/2006, 12:14 PM	#3
PoukieBear Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Ottawa Posts: 2,067	Salifert test kits are great. And if you ever run into any problems or questions, Habib is always able to help in the Salifert forums! __________________ Michelle ~Poukie, I'm proud of you for throwing up that cake. ~~Mikey~~ ~You're not drunk if you can lay on the floor without holding on. ~Save the earth, there are no princesses on Mars.

03/29/2006, 12:40 PM	#4
reefwick Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Winfield, IL Posts: 1,010	Salifert are the best!!! kinda expensive but waaay accurate __________________ 28 Gallon JBJ LED Professional Current Tank Info: 28 Gallon JBJ LED

03/29/2006, 01:14 PM	#8
mg426 Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: maryland Posts: 6,923	salifert gets my vote __________________ I found a way to make a small fortune running a reef tank. Start with a large fortune. Unofficial President of the SEACLONE haters club Current Tank Info: 125 mixed reef 110 lbs LR, 1x250watt XM 20K MH 2x175watt XM 20K MH on Magetics 2X96 watt actinic PC, 220 watt VHO actinic, 30 gallon refugium, closed loop system powered by Sequence Dart MSX 200 skimmer 38 gallon sump, Oceansmotions squirt

03/29/2006, 01:15 PM	#9
mogurnda not a bot Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: DC Posts: 737	I like both seachem and salifert. Both have sharper cutoff that the others I've tried. Only problem I've had with seachem is the dry reagent tends to clump and solidify over time. __________________ Dave ------ I don't want the world, I just want your half. Current Tank Info: 90 gallon SPS, softy & anemone; multiple tanks for the solar sea slugs.

03/29/2006, 11:59 AM	#2
JaMan Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 147	IMO do not get the Seachem. I can not comment on Hagen. I like Salifert.

03/29/2006, 02:20 PM	#12
hans1976 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Middletown, CT Posts: 3,239	I myself like Salifert. Any they are not that expensive if you know where to look. Salifert Prices __________________ Jeff PAST CTARS President Past MASNA Treasurer

03/29/2006, 02:51 PM	#13
MarkD40 Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Kansas Posts: 647	I use Seachem Reefstatus. It uses the titration method which is easy to interpret. I have trouble matching those color strips to my sample. The reefstatus kit performs 150 tests so it is really a pretty good deal. __________________ My ship came in. Unfortunately it hit a reef. Current Tank Info: 110 gallon reef display tank, fish, LPS, SPS and mushrooms. A 75 gallon sump in basement with protein skimmer, 40watt UV sterilizer, RO/DI, refugium with chaeto, phosban reactor. 40 gallon frag tank.

03/29/2006, 03:56 PM	#14
snarkes Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 479	I use the Hagan Tests but I'm too new to tell you guys if they are all that great. Seem to do the trick for me... anyone have other experiences with em?