what test kits for nitrate and phosphor?

[yraveh]

good evening,
what test kits for nitrate and phosphor you guys recommend? I use API for Ca++ and alkalinity, and salifert for Mg++.
I plan SPS based reef.
Thank you

 

[rjjr1963]

I like Hannah checkers. No colors just numbers.

 

[thegrun]

I use Salifert for everything except phosphor for which I use Hanna

 

[tkeracer619]

Salifert for Nitrate

Hanna 736ulr checker for phosphorus. This is the one you want as it is a low enough range to be helpful. It measures ppb phosphorus so to get ppm phosphate it takes a conversion. (number displayed X 3.066)/1000

 

[Timfish]

For PO4 I use Elos and API (as the average PO4 level on reefs is .13 mg/l if it doesn't read at least a couple steps up on the Elos it's too low and Elos has readings in both PO4 and total phosphorus).

For Nitrate I use Red Sea, Nyos and API.

 

[scooter31707]

For Nirate is use the API. For phosphate, I use Hanna.

 

[GimpyFin]

The ulr phosphorous checker from Hanna is good for phosphate, IMO. I also use the Red Sea pro for Nitrate (Works better than the regular Red Sea version.)

 

[Reincarnate]

IME any of the Nitrate test kits on the market will suffice. I'm not really sure about the Phosphate test kits though. I just figure if you've got algae growth you've got Phosphates. No need to put a number on it. The remedy is the same no matter what.

 

[Tanthaitrung]

Salifert for Nitrate

Hanna 736ulr checker for phosphorus. This is the one you want as it is a low enough range to be helpful. It measures ppb phosphorus so to get ppm phosphate it takes a conversion. (number displayed X 3.066)/1000

Me too