Test kits for NH3, NO2, NO3

Nanz · 07/02/2007, 01:28 PM

I went through a couple of these test kits when I was using freshwater for my discuss and decided to just bring a sample into the lab where I work to test it on a Nitrogen Anyalyzer instead. But I only needed to run a test weekly for my discus.. Saltwater seems to be more demanding so I decided to get some test kits this weekend for NH3, NO2 and NO3. They are pathetic! I think Seachem's was the worst.. I felt like I was handling uranium or something with those stupid little discs they have you use.

Anyone know of a good test kit to check NH3, NO2 and NO3?

phragman53 · 07/02/2007, 03:00 PM

Try Salifert kits. Not the cheapest but they work for me.

gummi · 07/03/2007, 01:53 PM

I use the Aquarium Pharmaseuticals that are just ok. Salifert probalby everyoen will regard as the best kit. I personally have not used them but they are known as being the best.

kau_cinta_ku · 07/03/2007, 01:58 PM

salifert gets my vote also

bertoni · 07/03/2007, 08:11 PM

I've had good results with Salifert and SeaTest-FasTest. The Red Sea kits gave me problems.

Nanz · 07/06/2007, 06:06 AM

I'll try Salifert..

I like their Ca test kit but I ended up getting seachem's NH3, NO2, NO3 kit.

reefworm · 07/06/2007, 09:23 AM

Salifert and LaMotte

07/02/2007, 01:28 PM	#1
Nanz Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,389	Test kits for NH3, NO2, NO3 I went through a couple of these test kits when I was using freshwater for my discuss and decided to just bring a sample into the lab where I work to test it on a Nitrogen Anyalyzer instead. But I only needed to run a test weekly for my discus.. Saltwater seems to be more demanding so I decided to get some test kits this weekend for NH3, NO2 and NO3. They are pathetic! I think Seachem's was the worst.. I felt like I was handling uranium or something with those stupid little discs they have you use. Anyone know of a good test kit to check NH3, NO2 and NO3?

07/03/2007, 08:11 PM	#5
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	I've had good results with Salifert and SeaTest-FasTest. The Red Sea kits gave me problems. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

07/06/2007, 09:23 AM	#7
reefworm Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Waxhaw, NC USA Posts: 2,139	Salifert and LaMotte __________________ "The best argument against democracy is a five-minute conversation with the average voter." - Thomas Jefferson Current Tank Info: 29 gal. reef/assist with 75 gal. at the school

07/02/2007, 03:00 PM	#2
phragman53 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: SW Conn. Posts: 52	Try Salifert kits. Not the cheapest but they work for me.

07/03/2007, 01:53 PM	#3
gummi Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Brampton, ON Posts: 282	I use the Aquarium Pharmaseuticals that are just ok. Salifert probalby everyoen will regard as the best kit. I personally have not used them but they are known as being the best.

07/03/2007, 01:58 PM	#4
kau_cinta_ku Moved On Join Date: May 2005 Location: NW Iowa Posts: 8,669	salifert gets my vote also

07/06/2007, 06:06 AM	#6
Nanz Premium Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,389	I'll try Salifert.. I like their Ca test kit but I ended up getting seachem's NH3, NO2, NO3 kit.