After reading a million posts about test kits on the main RC forum I decided I would ask the local people what you use to test your water parameters? I am currently using the API Master SW and Master Reef Kits but they are running out because I test so much. The main tests I am looking to get are Ca, Alk, and PO4 so what do you use for those parameters? Ph as well. I was looking into a probe type Ph meter so if you have a recommendation for that as well I would really appreciate it! Thanks and happy reefing!!
What test kits do you use?
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Gary Majchrzak
Team RC
besides a refractometer
besides a refractometer
Salifert Ca, alk and Mg are my mainstays.
I use the AP kit for nitrate.
Hanna for lowrange PO4.
my ACjr came with a pH probe but I also have a (rarely used) Salifert pH test.
besides a refractometer
Salifert Ca, alk and Mg are my mainstays.
I use the AP kit for nitrate.
Hanna for lowrange PO4.
my ACjr came with a pH probe but I also have a (rarely used) Salifert pH test.
Capt_Cully
Active member
Salifert. Tried and true for me.
Willistein
Active member
I use Salifert for Ca, Alk, and Mag. I would like to get a good Nitrate test though...
block head
New member
i like api for nitrate . cheap, easy ,and very reliable. sailfert are kinda a pain imo, i use them if i have to.
iamwrasseman
New member
salifert for everything but hanna for po4
API for NO3, NH3/4 ,NO2 and alkalinity.
Salifert for calcium,magnesium , alkalinity and NO3.
Salifert is ok for PO4 but I prefer the photometer from hannah.
Pinpoint Ph monitor is reliable.Milwaukee is ok but gives only tenths eg: 8.2 vs 8.15 thru 8.25 on the pinpoint.
Pinpoint salinity monitor is reliable as well.
Salifert for calcium,magnesium , alkalinity and NO3.
Salifert is ok for PO4 but I prefer the photometer from hannah.
Pinpoint Ph monitor is reliable.Milwaukee is ok but gives only tenths eg: 8.2 vs 8.15 thru 8.25 on the pinpoint.
Pinpoint salinity monitor is reliable as well.
cardiffgiant
Active member
Salifert for Ca, Mg, Kh, and NO3. I take a sample to my LFS every once in a while to have them test PO4 with a Hannah.
naprestsleep
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Salifert for Ca, Mg and NO3, hanna pocket meters for PO4 and Kh
KH/CA/Mg - Salifert
iodine/copper - Salifert (used once, likely not worth the money)
NO3 - Elos
PO4 - Hanna ULR
PH - Pinpoint of ReefKeeper (I had issues with the DA probes)
salinity - Syban refractometer
Ammonia&nitrite - left over API kit, not an issue the established tanks, but nice to have
iodine/copper - Salifert (used once, likely not worth the money)
NO3 - Elos
PO4 - Hanna ULR
PH - Pinpoint of ReefKeeper (I had issues with the DA probes)
salinity - Syban refractometer
Ammonia&nitrite - left over API kit, not an issue the established tanks, but nice to have
teamdulski
The Saltiest!
Api for everything, except for phosphates I use the hanna checker.
