Littleoceans Posted April 3, 2003 Share Posted April 3, 2003 Hi all, I am starting up a mini bow in my office within the next few weeks and was wondering what is the best bang for the buck test kits out there. What is everyone using these days? Thanks for all replies..... David Link to comment
formliquid Posted April 3, 2003 Share Posted April 3, 2003 Originally posted by Littleoceans Hi all, I am starting up a mini bow in my office within the next few weeks and was wondering what is the best bang for the buck test kits out there. What is everyone using these days? Thanks for all replies..... David I also would like to know. I am not even worried about best bang for the buck -- i just want a good kit!! Link to comment
zizmans Posted April 3, 2003 Share Posted April 3, 2003 I have found that most reefers I talk to recommend either Fastest or Salifert or Saftest. I'm guessing on the last on, but it's something like that. I use fastest, after doing a water test I went to 2 different LFS's and they got the same results. I'm not saying that means everything, but it gave me some confidence in the product. Actually that would make a good POLL question. Link to comment
pitbullpooch Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 imo and others salifert is highly recomended but cost more then others but worth the extra money . Link to comment
Xwhite Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 I use nothing but Salifert tests on my current aquarium. Love the tests. At www.marinedepot.com they sell nitrogen cycle and reef salifert test kit collections. You pay just a little bit less for each kit if you buy the two packages. But, overall, the prices on the kits aren't that bad. With my 55 gallon reef, I never completely used up a test kit and that aquarium ran for two years. John Link to comment
zizmans Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 Aren't salifert and fastest made by the same company? Link to comment
CRG Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 I use Salifert and Seachem. IME, the Seachem Marine Basic kit works decently and includes NH4, N02, N03, ALK, and pH. Link to comment
zizmans Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 Actually here's one tip. Stay away from freshsalt kits you find at places like Petcopetsmart. Good price, bad results. Don't get me wrong, they're a good store for alot of pet products, just not marine ones. Link to comment
technoshaman Posted April 4, 2003 Share Posted April 4, 2003 Salifert are definitely the most accurate in my opinion and I've tried many. RedSea test kits are pretty bad IMO. The only problem with salifert kits is usually you have to mail order them since lots of LFS don't stock them. Link to comment
Mondo Posted April 7, 2003 Share Posted April 7, 2003 I would also beware of the Red Sea kit. On its ph test I got completely different results when viewed under different lighting. Incandescent gave me 7.8, 6400K gave me 8.6. This isn't normal with most kits right? My AP kit gives the same reading under any kind of light. Link to comment
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