elos vs salifert test kits........

saltysteven · 10/09/2007, 09:00 AM

elos vs salifert test kits
Has anyone had any experience using both of these kits? looking to buy a set of tests and wanted some help in making this decision- thanx

PSam · 10/09/2007, 09:51 AM

For what kit? the elos kits are very nice, but don't give resolution that salifert does. I use both kits - I use elos to do quick approximate tests, and then salifert if I want to verify or get a more accurate number. Eg - elos Mg resolution is 100ppm unless you double the directions. What is salifert, 10ppm?

If just doing a quick check, I don't care what Mg reads as long as it's between 1200-1400 or whatever. But when I do my monthly testing of eveyrthing, I sit down and get a more accurate reading with other kits, usually all of them to compare against each other because I really don't trust any single test kit.

Either way, the Elos readings have always matched LaMotte and Salifert (I've only used Mg, kH, Ca by elos).

das75 · 10/09/2007, 02:20 PM

Used both for Ca and ease is the same.

Salifert has a finer resolution but does that accurate?

Fishfreak218 · 10/09/2007, 03:14 PM

this is an interesting read on test kits:
http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1127554

old salty · 10/09/2007, 03:46 PM

I have used both for some time now and prefer the Elos over Salifert. I never had any real issues with either kit with the exception of the Salifert nitrate kit (which was thrown away). They are pretty much neck and neck, but the Elos seem to be a higher quality and may be easier to use (depending on the user.)

Ty1e · 10/09/2007, 03:56 PM

I have all elos test kits for cal, alk, mg and i find that the cal regent #1 runs out fast because it's a small bottle and i haven't had a acurate reading from the elos mg kit, i've exchanged it twice. still really nice kits.
I think i'm going to salifert next time, it seems to be what most reefers use.

Paulairduck · 10/09/2007, 06:25 PM

I have seen the ALK test kits for Salifert to be innacurate, I switched to Lamotte and my corals have never looked better

Reef Sponger · 10/09/2007, 07:24 PM

Is Lamotte and ELOS liquid or powder reagents? How quickly do the reagents react?

Ty1e · 10/10/2007, 11:12 AM

elos has liquid and powder (Cal and Mg have both) kh is liquid.

PSam · 10/10/2007, 11:42 AM

LaMotte kH is a tablet and liquid.

10/09/2007, 09:51 AM	#2
PSam Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,036	For what kit? the elos kits are very nice, but don't give resolution that salifert does. I use both kits - I use elos to do quick approximate tests, and then salifert if I want to verify or get a more accurate number. Eg - elos Mg resolution is 100ppm unless you double the directions. What is salifert, 10ppm? If just doing a quick check, I don't care what Mg reads as long as it's between 1200-1400 or whatever. But when I do my monthly testing of eveyrthing, I sit down and get a more accurate reading with other kits, usually all of them to compare against each other because I really don't trust any single test kit. Either way, the Elos readings have always matched LaMotte and Salifert (I've only used Mg, kH, Ca by elos). __________________ ..no vemos las cosas como son las vemos como somos nosotros...

10/09/2007, 03:14 PM	#4
Fishfreak218 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: West Palm Beach Florida Posts: 1,412	this is an interesting read on test kits: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/sh...readid=1127554 __________________ -30g. Oceanic Cube Cuttlefish Reef -90g. Mixed Reef -14g Biocube FW planted tank -10g. frag tank (soon) Current Tank Info: 90g. Reef, 30g. Cube cuttlefish reef

10/09/2007, 03:46 PM	#5
old salty Genius Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: The Island of Misfit Toys Posts: 3,131	I have used both for some time now and prefer the Elos over Salifert. I never had any real issues with either kit with the exception of the Salifert nitrate kit (which was thrown away). They are pretty much neck and neck, but the Elos seem to be a higher quality and may be easier to use (depending on the user.) __________________ "The man who reads nothing at all is better educated than the man who reads nothing but newspapers." Thomas Jefferson Current Tank Info: Out of the marine aquarium hobby

10/09/2007, 03:56 PM	#6
Ty1e Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Calgary Posts: 620	I have all elos test kits for cal, alk, mg and i find that the cal regent #1 runs out fast because it's a small bottle and i haven't had a acurate reading from the elos mg kit, i've exchanged it twice. still really nice kits. I think i'm going to salifert next time, it seems to be what most reefers use. __________________ Tyson. Current Tank Info: 70 gal rimless

10/10/2007, 11:12 AM	#9
Ty1e Registered Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Calgary Posts: 620	elos has liquid and powder (Cal and Mg have both) kh is liquid. __________________ Tyson. Current Tank Info: 70 gal rimless

10/09/2007, 09:00 AM	#1
saltysteven Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: bethany, ct Posts: 851	elos vs salifert test kits........ elos vs salifert test kits Has anyone had any experience using both of these kits? looking to buy a set of tests and wanted some help in making this decision- thanx

10/09/2007, 02:20 PM	#3
das75 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Edmonton AB Posts: 2,269	Used both for Ca and ease is the same. Salifert has a finer resolution but does that accurate?

10/09/2007, 06:25 PM	#7
Paulairduck I LOVE FREE FRAGS!!! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chino Hills Posts: 2,909	I have seen the ALK test kits for Salifert to be innacurate, I switched to Lamotte and my corals have never looked better

10/09/2007, 07:24 PM	#8
Reef Sponger Moved On Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: TX/USA Posts: 696	Is Lamotte and ELOS liquid or powder reagents? How quickly do the reagents react?

10/10/2007, 11:42 AM	#10
PSam Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 3,036	LaMotte kH is a tablet and liquid. __________________ ..no vemos las cosas como son las vemos como somos nosotros...