What brand test kits do you use?

[superfirefly]

I am wondering what brand test kits everyone uses and recommends to measure Alk, Calcium and Magnesium.

Which are easier to use and which are more accurate?

I have been using Aquarium Pharmaceuticals and due to the lack of Coralline after 1 year I have a feeling my numbers are way off.

 

[zt444a]

Salifert, almost exclusively now...

 

[scbadiver]

Salifert!

 

[JxMetal]

um, yeah........test kits.......gotta get around to those one day

Taste buds are the only test kit I need

 

[superfirefly]

Is there a reason Salifert is so popular?

 

[mpcart]

Salifert. Seems to have the best rep. Plus they have their own RC forum if you have questions.

-Mike

 

[sirreal63]

I have used Aquarium Pharm and it is junk, SeaChem is ok but harder to use, Salifert has been my choice and it is all I use now. The Aquarium Pharm ones are not accurate.

 

[DrBDC]

Salifert, best tests unless you get up to the 100 buck range per test.

 

[zt444a]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=8726243#post8726243 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by JxMetal
um, yeah........test kits.......gotta get around to those one day

Taste buds are the only test kit I need

Depends on what you are testing....

 

[superfirefly]

Salifert it is. Thanks everyone.

 

[latazyo]

seachem...and I agree that its a PITA to use

probably wouldnt have bought it if I knew there would be so many reagents, etc

I like a simple drop test or dip test

 

[superfirefly]

Well I bought the Salifert KH test tonight.

Aquarium Pharm. = 6 - 7 DKH

Salifert = 9.6

No wonder I can not get anything to stay steady. Thanks for the tips.