test kits

smith1571 · 05/10/2007, 06:19 PM

Ive heard that salifert has the best test kits so Im going to buy some today. What are the essential ones? I plan on sps lps clams ect.

kfowler · 05/10/2007, 06:24 PM

Nitrate, PO4, pH, Alk, Ca. Mag is a decent one also but results can vary.

I personally am not a huge fan of the PO4 kit. It's really hard to read the color to me. Tropic Marin is also supposed to make a quality kit.

frederickk · 05/10/2007, 08:14 PM

You can also try something call Merck kit it is repackaged by Deltec and supposed to be very accurate for PO4.

poppin_fresh · 05/10/2007, 08:23 PM

I wouldn't waste money on a PH kit, get a meter. In the long run it will be a lot cheaper. The Calcium, Alk, and Mag kits are probably the most used in a reef tank.

drummereef · 05/10/2007, 08:26 PM

ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, and phosphate. pH is ok but a monitor/controller will be much more accurate.

coralfragger101 · 05/10/2007, 08:35 PM

Saliferts are good.

Elos is much better and not too much more money. Most are very easy to use and have complete changes of color to look at rather than looking at a "shade" of one color to compare. Best bang for the buck right here.

Lamotte of course would be the ultimate but way to much cash.

smith1571 · 05/10/2007, 09:01 PM

What meter would your guys reccomend?

05/10/2007, 06:19 PM	#1
smith1571 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 183	test kits Ive heard that salifert has the best test kits so Im going to buy some today. What are the essential ones? I plan on sps lps clams ect.

05/10/2007, 06:24 PM	#2
kfowler Premium Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,095	Nitrate, PO4, pH, Alk, Ca. Mag is a decent one also but results can vary. I personally am not a huge fan of the PO4 kit. It's really hard to read the color to me. Tropic Marin is also supposed to make a quality kit. __________________ Kevin "You cannot achieve what you are not willing to pursue." Current Tank Info: 20g Mixed Reef

05/10/2007, 08:23 PM	#4
poppin_fresh Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,982	I wouldn't waste money on a PH kit, get a meter. In the long run it will be a lot cheaper. The Calcium, Alk, and Mag kits are probably the most used in a reef tank. __________________ PBITAWA! Current Tank Info: None now. Past- 180g w/ 100g basement sump and 20g 'fuge. H & S skimmer, T'5s & Tunze

05/10/2007, 08:26 PM	#5
drummereef Team RC Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: STL Posts: 14,754	ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, alkalinity, calcium, magnesium, and phosphate. pH is ok but a monitor/controller will be much more accurate. __________________ -Brett 180g Marineland Starfire In-Wall 278 gallon system

05/10/2007, 08:35 PM	#6
coralfragger101 Gone Postal Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 5,461	Saliferts are good. Elos is much better and not too much more money. Most are very easy to use and have complete changes of color to look at rather than looking at a "shade" of one color to compare. Best bang for the buck right here. Lamotte of course would be the ultimate but way to much cash. __________________ Views expressed by this person are not neccessarily the views of any other person and may never be. Apology extended to any member who takes offense to any post. Offense is not meant nor intended. Current Tank Info: NONE - Sold - Can't afford it right now!

05/10/2007, 08:14 PM	#3
frederickk Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 2,712	You can also try something call Merck kit it is repackaged by Deltec and supposed to be very accurate for PO4.

05/10/2007, 09:01 PM	#7
smith1571 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 183	What meter would your guys reccomend?