Red Sea Test Kits

[Stevent1981]

Just bought all new Red Sea test kits to replace the API test that I had used up. Any tips or tricks I should know before I start using them? They look more advanced than the API kits I am used too. Got the following kits

Calcium
Alkalinity
Mag
Nitrate
Phosphate

Thanks everyone!!

 

[_E_]

I went to their YouTube page when I first switched. There are some nice videos that show the color change when titrating and when to stop.

 

[Saltygram]

You will be happy with the switch.

 

[pepino]

That's what i use , im happy w them

 

[Stevent1981]

Just watched some of the YouTube videos, very informative. Thanks for the idea

 

[TanksDad13]

I use a Hana for Po4, and API for No3, everything else is RS... Love 'em. Plus instead of buying a whole new test kit you can get the refills for less than $20.

 

[_E_]

I use a Hana for Po4, and API for No3, everything else is RS... Love 'em. Plus instead of buying a whole new test kit you can get the refills for less than $20.

Which checker did you get for the PO4? The ultra low? I haven't broken down and bought one yet.

 

[TanksDad13]

Which checker did you get for the PO4? The ultra low? I haven't broken down and bought one yet.

I got the standard one. Not sure I care about the ULR, these are just references to what is in our tank. If it's less than 0 thats ok, I know it's still there.

 

[Stevent1981]

Used them for the first time last night. I like them a lot. The phosphate one is really tough to read IMO though. Hard to tell the actual color. All and all a good investment!

 

[_E_]

Used them for the first time last night. I like them a lot. The phosphate one is really tough to read IMO though. Hard to tell the actual color. All and all a good investment!

That seems to be how all the PO4 ones are. That's why you see so many people get the Hanna checkers.

 

[Tradewinds]

I use a Hana for Po4, and API for No3, everything else is RS... Love 'em. Plus instead of buying a whole new test kit you can get the refills for less than $20.

Which checker did you get for the PO4? The ultra low? I haven't broken down and bought one yet.

I got the standard one. Not sure I care about the ULR, these are just references to what is in our tank. If it's less than 0 thats ok, I know it's still there.

That seems to be how all the PO4 ones are. That's why you see so many people get the Hanna checkers.

For what it's worth, I had the standard Hana Po4 and then went with the ULR as it is arguably a bit more accurate.

 

[_E_]

For what it's worth, I had the standard Hana Po4 and then went with the ULR as it is arguably a bit more accurate.

That's the one I've looked at getting.

 

[_E_]

BTW, for those that haven't seen them, here are the test kit organizers that mpgrant77 printed for me. They're an awesome alternative to the boxes that the kits come in.

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[Saltygram]

I'll second that, but get them in green. White, who does white.

:strange:

 

[_E_]

I'll second that, but get them in green. White, who does white.

:strange:

Lol. It goes along with the bland gray of the sump room!

 

[TanksDad13]

That's the one I've looked at getting.

If I remember right it reads in ppB though right? A notable difference. Just remember to do the math to convert.

 

[_E_]

If I remember right it reads in ppB though right? A notable difference. Just remember to do the math to convert.

[emoji106] Most definitely.

 

[Stevent1981]

In all the videos I have watched everyone puts their tank water in a glass beaker. Anyone know where I can buy some of these locally? Not that important I know, I just think it looks cool lol. Thanks

 

[mpgrant77]

I'll second that, but get them in green. White, who does white.

:strange:

Green is a good choice, orange is pretty cool also. Hope they are working well for those that are using them.

 

[chucklez]

My biggest problem with the RS test kits is all my 1mL syringe has the measurements worn off. So I have to guestimate when making sure I have a full syringe.