water testing kits

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by skyvern2130, Sep 11, 2012.

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  1. skyvern2130

    skyvern2130 Stylophora

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    i wana get a good water testing kit for a reef tank one that will test alk, cal, dkh everything anyone have a suggestion if not i was looking at api or salifert
    i have the api nitrate nitrite ph and ammonia tester. was thinking of getting the salifert for the calcium alkalinity phosphate and mag
     
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    I use the following test kits with great results:

    Hanna (Phosphate)
    Hanna (Alk)
    Red Sea Pro (Ca)
    Red Sea Pro (Mag)

    So far I have been pleased
     
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    those are all digital right ?
     
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    Just the Hannas are digital, if you plan to keep SPS I'd really look into Hanna Phosphate or Phosphorous tester.
     
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    what site did you get yours off of if i may ask
     
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    Hanna Phosphorous - Amazon
    Hanna ALK - Bulk Reef Supply
    Red Sea Pro - Marine Depot
    Red Sea Refills - Bulk Reef Supply
     
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    any other test kits i should look for or will those 4 check for all i need in a reef tank
     
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    No worries man, that's why we are here.

    I use this unit because it's a lot more accurate.

    http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B003UNK3I8/ref=mp_s_a_1?qid=1347377632&sr=8-2

    Also I test for Nitrate and Nitrite once a month with API, I need to upgrade those kits soon.
     
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    ok ya thats the same one i was looking at on amazon what kit would you suggest for nitrates and nitrites.
     
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