ZADL11 Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 Hey guys, I'm ready to buy a test kit for my new 20 gallon long reef tank. Which test kits are the best in your opinion? I've been leaning towards by this one: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EUE808/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=TTPTHDU7B09G&coliid=I5BKYKVXTW58Q&psc=1 But I've been hearing API test kits are not accurate? Can you guys please give me some feedback on which one I should buy? Thanks! Link to comment
Simulated Fish Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Hey guys, I'm ready to buy a test kit for my new 20 gallon long reef tank. Which test kits are the best in your opinion? I've been leaning towards by this one: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EUE808/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_S_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=TTPTHDU7B09G&coliid=I5BKYKVXTW58Q&psc=1 But I've been hearing API test kits are not accurate? Can you guys please give me some feedback on which one I should buy? Thanks! You'll use those test while you cycle and then rarely touch it. If your going to get a test kit get one that has calc Alk and mag. There is nothing wrong with API its just a case of you get what you pay for. Link to comment
ZADL11 Posted January 24, 2016 Author Share Posted January 24, 2016 You'll use those test while you cycle and then rarely touch it. If your going to get a test kit get one that has calc Alk and mag. There is nothing wrong with API its just a case of you get what you pay for. Thanks for the info. How's this one? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FUJ5NE?keywords=red%20sea%20test%20kit&qid=1453663143&ref_=sr_1_2&sr=8-2 Link to comment
Simulated Fish Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Thanks for the info. How's this one? http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004FUJ5NE?keywords=red%20sea%20test%20kit&qid=1453663143&ref_=sr_1_2&sr=8-2 Redsea is popular but can tedious to clean and maintain. Same with API though being a budget kit it has a high room for error. That said all hobby test kits will have a +/- tolerance. salifert is a good test kit, but is a bit more. The Hanna checkers are also quite nice since they are digital read outs. In the end you don't always want to be chasing magic numbers, find the balance for your tank and keep it within that range. Personally I don't test anything anymore unless I am cycling or have an issue pop up, I don't keep any SPS though. Link to comment
chlorinated Posted January 24, 2016 Share Posted January 24, 2016 Elos test kits are the only brand that are tested agains NIST standards. Alot of people trust them including myself. A bit more expencive than API but worth it in my opinion. Link to comment
Tamberav Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I use hanna checker for alk and phosphate. Then redsea or salifert or elos for Mg/Ca/Nitrate. Whatever is on sale at the time. API for ammonia (for cycling and QT tanks). My apex monitors pH but again, not really something that needs to be monitored. I don't see any point in testing nitrite. Link to comment
Sunstar Posted January 25, 2016 Share Posted January 25, 2016 I use, Salifert: Nitrate PH Calcium ALk Mag API Phosphate Ammonia Copper Link to comment
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