Test kit

ahud · 05/03/2010, 08:32 PM

Can anyone suggest a test kit? Starting my very first tank next week. Already have a refractometer.

Sorry, the search option does not work. I am sure this gets asked a lot.

mutateddogbone · 05/03/2010, 08:34 PM

salifert 100%

Octoshark · 05/03/2010, 08:58 PM

Salifert, and I have also gotten good results with Aquarium Pharmaceuticals

ahud · 05/04/2010, 12:04 AM

are all the salifert test sold as individuals?

Which test do I need?

Chris27 · 05/04/2010, 07:15 AM

In the beginning, API is a fine choice due to the availability, cost, ease of use and reliability. After you get into things a little better, you can tailor your kit to your personal preferance.

For instance - I use a Refractometer for Salinity, Hanna meter for Phosphate, API for Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate and Calcium, Tropic Marine for alk, calcium and mag, Salifert for mag, and Red Sea for copper.

Westbery · 05/04/2010, 07:27 AM

I recently ordered the Sera Marin Test Kit Box. Normal $80 but the website I used had it on sale 50%. Not sure how good it is yet (should get it tomorrow) however I liked that it had everything (with the exception of Magnesium & alk).

pH value, carbonate hardness, ammonium/ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate, iron, copper, and calcium

mr.maroonsalty · 05/04/2010, 07:35 AM

It all depends on your entry level desires/abilitie$; one could easily drop hundred$ on test kits and meters. If you're just trying your hand at things, and don't have deep pockets, an api reef kit will get your foot in the door, while leaving budget for things to look at other than an lcd, or a colour change/chart. In time you'll no doubt want to upgrade to what you feel may be much more reliable test kits, big thing to remember is even their accuracy isn't always top notch, most of this is hobby grade material, but they do set good benchmarks for watching for trends and stability.

05/03/2010, 08:32 PM	#1
ahud Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 519	Test kit Can anyone suggest a test kit? Starting my very first tank next week. Already have a refractometer. Sorry, the search option does not work. I am sure this gets asked a lot.

05/03/2010, 08:34 PM	#2
mutateddogbone Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Posts: 1,016	salifert 100% __________________ 2013 Oklahoma Marine Aquarium Society - President An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure Current Tank Info: 75g braceless SPS dominated w/ 50g Frag Tank

05/03/2010, 08:58 PM	#3
Octoshark Marine Biology Student Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: California Posts: 1,366	Salifert, and I have also gotten good results with Aquarium Pharmaceuticals __________________ "Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off your goal."

05/04/2010, 07:27 AM	#6
Westbery Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Tampa FL Posts: 79	I recently ordered the Sera Marin Test Kit Box. Normal $80 but the website I used had it on sale 50%. Not sure how good it is yet (should get it tomorrow) however I liked that it had everything (with the exception of Magnesium & alk). pH value, carbonate hardness, ammonium/ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, phosphate, iron, copper, and calcium __________________ I was addicted to the hokey pokey but I turned myself around.

05/04/2010, 07:35 AM	#7
mr.maroonsalty Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: upstateny Posts: 2,504	It all depends on your entry level desires/abilitie$; one could easily drop hundred$ on test kits and meters. If you're just trying your hand at things, and don't have deep pockets, an api reef kit will get your foot in the door, while leaving budget for things to look at other than an lcd, or a colour change/chart. In time you'll no doubt want to upgrade to what you feel may be much more reliable test kits, big thing to remember is even their accuracy isn't always top notch, most of this is hobby grade material, but they do set good benchmarks for watching for trends and stability. __________________ Back from the dead! Current Tank Info: 140 dt reef

05/04/2010, 12:04 AM	#4
ahud Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 519	are all the salifert test sold as individuals? Which test do I need?

05/04/2010, 07:15 AM	#5
Chris27 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 4,452	In the beginning, API is a fine choice due to the availability, cost, ease of use and reliability. After you get into things a little better, you can tailor your kit to your personal preferance. For instance - I use a Refractometer for Salinity, Hanna meter for Phosphate, API for Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate and Calcium, Tropic Marine for alk, calcium and mag, Salifert for mag, and Red Sea for copper.

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