Test Kits

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So, I have never bought test kits before but decided to do so now. Any recommendations on what brand to get?

Thanks.

 

[Hoosier daddy]

I would have to recommend salifert test kits. They are simple to use and pretty accurate.

 

[goslugsgo]

API for calcium Salifert for everything else.

 

[Tyronius]

Why API for calcium only?

 

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I agree, wht API for calcium only?

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

I use API for everything. Very easy to read.

 

[Sisterlimonpot]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15483613#post15483613 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Tyronius
Why API for calcium only?

Probably because of the ease of use, it's very easy to tell color change with the API calcium kit.

But if your question was more: "why API for calcium and nothing else?"

I'm with you on that one. I know that there are more accurate tests out there, but for my application and most other hobbyist, API is accurate enough and easy to read.

 

[jonthefb]

I like both API and Salifert. API is simple, quick and easy to use as stated above. Salifert can be a little more accurate, although I checked them against one another and received the same results!
Cheers~!
Jon

 

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I'll try and see who has what in the area.

Thanks guys!

 

[goslugsgo]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=15483613#post15483613 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Tyronius
Why API for calcium only?

I used to use Salifert for everything, but I had heard good things about API's price/performance ratio so I ordered cal and alk. The alk was not precise enough for my needs, so I went back to Salifert with that one. The API cal was spot on with my Salifert with an acceptable resolution, so now I pay less for the same performance. I haven't had to replace any other kits, but I would want to see an API in action before I paid for it. I'm persnickety like that.

 

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Intersting. Well I might be in Bouder tomorrow so I'll see if they have the Salifert tests.