salifert test kits

A_Z · 10/06/2011, 06:23 PM

do the test tubes leak like the API?

I want to avoid that.

also exactly which ones do I need besides ammonia, pH, Nitrite and Nitrate

daplatapus · 10/06/2011, 06:33 PM

All the salifert tests I have you don't shake the vial, you just swirl it a bit. As for which ones to have, it depends on what's in your tank. LPS, SPS, FOWLR etc.
If you've got corals you're going to want to check more, but I'm a newb so I'll let someone else chime in as to what.

Chiefillini · 10/06/2011, 09:01 PM

I use all Salifert and love them.
You'll also want to test Alk, Calcium and Magnesium.

Palting · 10/06/2011, 11:08 PM

I have not tested ammonia, nitrite nor nitrate since the tank was 4 months old. I regularly check alk and calcium since I am still adjusting the dosing regimen, and occasionally will check magnesium. I use Salifert for these big three, and, no, the test tubes do not leak.

aandfsoccr04 · 10/07/2011, 07:51 AM

I also use salifert for all my testing needs. I keep alk, mag, cal on hand and test every few days. I haven't noticed any leaks at all and get very accurate readings.

10/06/2011, 06:23 PM	#1
A_Z Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 546	salifert test kits do the test tubes leak like the API? I want to avoid that. also exactly which ones do I need besides ammonia, pH, Nitrite and Nitrate

10/06/2011, 06:33 PM	#2
daplatapus Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Port Alberni, B.C., Canada Posts: 895	All the salifert tests I have you don't shake the vial, you just swirl it a bit. As for which ones to have, it depends on what's in your tank. LPS, SPS, FOWLR etc. If you've got corals you're going to want to check more, but I'm a newb so I'll let someone else chime in as to what. __________________ 130 lbs Tonga LR, GFO and Carbon reactors, Tunze ozmolator ATO, 2- 20 gal QT tanks, Current Tank Info: 80 gal display 48L X 24H X16D, 2 MP-40's, Odyssea 2-250W MH 4-HO T-5 Actinic's, 80 lbs Aragonite sand, 4 - 150W titanium heaters, Reeflo Baracuda return pump, 150gal sump, Filter Guys Reef Miser 6 stage + 1 Dual RO/DI, LifeReef 48" Skimmer

10/06/2011, 11:08 PM	#4
Palting Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 6,912	I have not tested ammonia, nitrite nor nitrate since the tank was 4 months old. I regularly check alk and calcium since I am still adjusting the dosing regimen, and occasionally will check magnesium. I use Salifert for these big three, and, no, the test tubes do not leak. __________________ Anything I post is just an opinion. One of many in this hobby. Believe and follow at your own risk of rapid and complete annihilation of all life in your tank :) Current Tank Info: Incept 3/2010, 150 RR, 50g sump, 20g fuge, 150w 15K MH x3, T5 actinics x8, moonlight LED x6, 1400gph return, Koralia 1400 x4, 300 g skimmer, 4 tangs, 2 mandarins, 2 perc, 6 line, 3 cardinals, 2 firefish, SPS, LPS, zoas, palys, shrooms, clam

10/07/2011, 07:51 AM	#5
aandfsoccr04 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Virginia Beach, VA Posts: 3,561	I also use salifert for all my testing needs. I keep alk, mag, cal on hand and test every few days. I haven't noticed any leaks at all and get very accurate readings. __________________ 120 gallon mixed reef

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10/06/2011, 09:01 PM	#3
Chiefillini Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Saint Charles, IL Posts: 53	I use all Salifert and love them. You'll also want to test Alk, Calcium and Magnesium.