Ca,Mg and phos test kits?

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by hydrojeff, Feb 13, 2009.

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  1. hydrojeff

    hydrojeff Montipora Capricornis

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    have to buy them, what do you guys use and like?
     
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    unclejed Whip-Lash Squid

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    I use the "Reef Master Test Kit" and "Salt water Master Test Kit" by API. Between the 2 you have almost all tests except Magnesium and I use Salifert for that. I also use the Red Sea test for Iodine.
     
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    reefnut1 Spaghetti Worm

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    Salifert for calc and mag.
    Elos for phosphate. This is one of the best test kits that you can buy. It is very easy to read very small amounts acccurately.
     
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    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    Ca I use API. Works good, I like it.

    Mg. I use Red Sea. I hate it. It's a PITA to do. Seems accurate though.

    phos I use API. I hate it. Very hard to read. Will be switching brands when I use this test up.
     
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    i used to use red sea as well, but got pissed and switched to salifert...i'm currently working on switching my entire testing arsenal to salifert.

    they seem to work the best for me.
     
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  9. hydrojeff

    hydrojeff Montipora Capricornis

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