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October 20th, 2008, 10:35 PM
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Test Kits?
I'm looking for a decent all-in-one saltwater reef test kit.
I know that Salifert are considered the best but that's a bit too much to spend all up front so I'm just looking for something to get me by for now. Then as I run out of stuff I'll replace with the Salifert one at a time. Suggestions? And what's the most important parameters to test while cycling the tank with live rock and sand but nothing else?
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October 20th, 2008, 10:41 PM
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Re: Test Kits?
ammonia, nitrite, nitrate, pH, and alk
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October 20th, 2008, 11:14 PM
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Re: Test Kits?
seachem has a great marine basic test kit. First test kit i bought and awesome imo. has over 75 test and covers everything dustin said above It even comes with bottles of chemicles to test the test to make sure everything is working properly... glad i spent the money on it
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October 20th, 2008, 11:44 PM
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Re: Test Kits?
Aquarium Pharmaceuticals are good too (API).
Any of them will work.
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October 21st, 2008, 01:05 AM
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Re: Test Kits?
Gotta agree with all the above.
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October 21st, 2008, 04:38 AM
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Re: Test Kits?
If you just want a test kit for now the API will keep you covered until you get the better ones. The only two that I have that aren't API are calcium, magnesium,and alkalinity.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 120 with 30 sump Aquatinic Constellation T5 lighting Coralife Super Skimmer Koralia 2/3 Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: 2 years and counting Other Intrests: Pig collector, Gardening
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October 21st, 2008, 05:17 AM
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Re: Test Kits?
Cool, thanks everyone!
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October 21st, 2008, 05:23 AM
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Re: Test Kits?
Red Sea is also a pretty good brand and is affordable.
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October 21st, 2008, 08:03 AM
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Re: Test Kits?
i use the red sea ones
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October 22nd, 2008, 03:23 AM
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Re: Test Kits?
API are good cheaper tests. Salifert are the best IMO.
Current Aquarium(s) Description: 180gal Mixed Reef Experience in Saltwater & Reef Aquarium Hobby: Newbie to Salt, 2 years planted, Freshwater Forever and a Day! Other Intrests: hunting outdoorsy things, cars motorcycles anything that goes fast drag cars
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