test kits

[1pix4c]

what test kits dose everybody use

 

[barclayrl]

Most use Salifert brand, they seem to be the best. They are also pretty expensive

 

[TIMMYE]

Salifer here, you are better off spending decent money on test kits. Since they tell you so much about reef. The cheaper ones seem to be really far off.

 

[kaihonu82]

agreed with Salifert. pay a little extra, but you have confidence that the numbers you're getting are accurate

 

[papagimp]

I use AP brand, from petsmart.

Wish I had salifert though.

 

[old salty]

Elos, Lamotte, and Salifert in that order. They are pretty much all in the same price range.

 

[bsaastad]

Another plug for salifert. With the exception of the phosphate test, they are very easy to read. You don't have to try to compare a fluid color to a printed color chart. You basically do a titration with graduated syringe and then look up the test result on a chart based on the amount of titrant used. There is a good, hard color change so guesswork is kept to a minimum. They also seem to be quite consistant.

The phosphate test is the only one I've run across where you have to try to determine the color of the liquid -- works a little better if you follow the instructions for running a higher sensitivity test.