Help: Nitrate / Phosphate Test Kits

[GoVols]

I've been using the Red Sea Pro test kits for the Big 3 for along time.

I just installed 4 liters of Seachem Matrix in a Aquamaxx XL Biomaxx Pellet Reactor running a slow 30 gal and hour and want to watch to see if it colonizes enough anaerobic (nitrate-eating) bacteria.

For you guys that are running (ULNS) which Nitrate / Phosphate kits do you recommend for the best accuracy?

Are the Red Sea Nitrate / Phosphate kits accurate with the color wheels?

Any input regarding (Pros and Cons) per test kit would be greatly appreciated!

Regards, GoVols

 

[oopsmybad]

If you want true accuracy Hanna is the way to go. I use to use salifert for phosphates and it always showed zero phosphates. Until I got a Hanna and that was not the case.

 

[GoVols]

If you want true accuracy Hanna is the way to go. I use to use salifert for phosphates and it always showed zero phosphates. Until I got a Hanna and that was not the case.

Do you use the Hanna nitrate checker too?

 

[jpas]

I use Salifert for nitrates and ULR Hanna checker for phosphates. These two seem to be the most accurate combination

 

[plyle02]

I use Salifert for nitrates and ULR Hanna checker for phosphates. These two seem to be the most accurate combination

I do the same myself, have for years...

 

[GoVols]

Salifert for nitrates and Hanna checker for phos.

I'm on it.

Thanks for all of you guys expertise and taking time to respond.

Regards, GoVols

 

[AddictReef]

I use Salifert for nitrates and ULR Hanna checker for phosphates. These two seem to be the most accurate combination

Which Hanna checker is that? Is that the phosphorus checker?


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