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June 24th, 2008, 02:59 AM
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test kits
What does everyone use for test kits? I currently have API and find them very hard to read, and it seems like they vary wildly from LFS. I would like to pick up a new alk test, I would like something accurate and easy to read. So many of these tests seem to be such slight changes in colour, I can't tell the difference. Whats everyones choice for tests?
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180g reef with 60g sump/fuge Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: one year! Other Intrests: Snowmobiling, fishing and other outdoor activities 
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#2
June 24th, 2008, 03:06 AM
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Re: test kits
Here lately I've using the SeaChem kits for calcium and magnesium.But their pretty pricey.34 buck for the calcium kit.
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June 24th, 2008, 03:29 AM
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Re: test kits
I use API for the basic ammonia,nitrite,nitrate and pH.
I use the Salifert for calcium and akalinity.There has been some internal problems with the company,lately.I'm not sure what's going on with the company.
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June 24th, 2008, 03:31 AM
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Re: test kits
i use sera, pretty easy to read and easy to understand instructions
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 gallon with built in dual overflows Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: >1 year Other Intrests: football, paintball, workin out, saltwater fish
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June 24th, 2008, 03:34 AM
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Re: test kits
Like Freak, I've always used Salifert, but apparently they've recently had problems with bad batches of test kits. People are recommending LaMotte instead.
I still use some Red Sea and API test kits. Basically, all the color test kits are all the same -- to me they all can be difficult to read. But the liquid drop tests are still more accurate than the dip sticks.
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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June 24th, 2008, 03:47 AM
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Re: test kits
Hey Biffer (and others), for my benefit, as well as the OP, are there any options other than the color liquid tests? I don't consider the dip sticks to be an option.
Thanks.
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June 24th, 2008, 03:48 AM
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Re: test kits
I can get a LaMotte alk kit, I can also get Elos, Salifert, and seachem
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180g reef with 60g sump/fuge Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: one year! Other Intrests: Snowmobiling, fishing and other outdoor activities
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June 24th, 2008, 03:50 AM
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Re: test kits
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Current Aquarium(s) Description: 240-gallon reef with a 55-gallon sump and 35-gallon refugium Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 7 years
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June 24th, 2008, 03:54 AM
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Re: test kits
There are probes/monitors but they are expensive.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produc...fm?c=3578+4416
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#10
June 24th, 2008, 04:04 AM
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Re: test kits
Just a little heads up for anyone who used Salifert and couldn't find them. I guess whatever problems they had are under control. They are in stock, or at least show in stock, at MD and Dr F&S.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 125 reef, mostly SPS Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: close to 20 years
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