Reef test kits

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  1. JP909

    JP909 Feather Duster

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    So far I have nitrite nitrate ammonia ph phosphate test kit which test kit I'm I missing to complete my testing for a reef set up? Also have a sg meter thanks
     
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  2. divott

    divott Giant Squid

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    calcium , dkh and magnesium are the other 3 to have.
     
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  3. reefmonkey

    reefmonkey Giant Squid

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    +1 to ^^
     
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  4. JP909

    JP909 Feather Duster

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    Ok il will be buying all three but one at a time which is more important to get first?
     
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  5. offensetaken

    offensetaken Montipora Digitata

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    I would order them in this order: Alk (dkh), Calcium, and magnesium last.
     
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  6. MoJoe

    MoJoe Dragon Wrasse

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    I'm a fan of the Salifert kits, I have ALK/CA/MG/PO4 and feel those are the best to have: Salifert Test Kits
     
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  7. sostoudt

    sostoudt Giant Squid

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    salifert test kits are so easy compared to API or some others
     
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