Favorite tests kit brands, let me hear them

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  1. Kevin_E

    Kevin_E Giant Squid

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    nitrate:
    pH:
    Alkalinity:
    Phosphate:
    magnesium:
    Calcium:
     
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  2. cosmo

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    red sea, salifert
     
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  3. PghSteeler

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    Dont have much experience with many different kits but for what its worth
     
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  4. steve wright

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    nitrate: - Salifert - Red Sea
    pH: - Aquastar probe PH at a glance
    Alkalinity: - Salifert - have not found another I like as much
    Phosphate: - Salifert and Red Sea
    magnesium: - Salifert - Tropic marin and Red Sea
    Calcium - Salifert - Tropic marin and Red Sea

    those are the ones I have used and like
     
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  5. Biocube

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    nitrate: API
    pH: Salifert / PH Probe
    Alkalinity: Red Sea / Salifert
    Phosphate: Hanna
    magnesium: Red Sea
    Calcium: Red Sea

    I will be going to Hanna for Alkalinity and Calcium next week.
     
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  6. Kevin_E

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    So Read Sea and Salifert see to be the favorites. Thanks!

    Steve- What are your thoughts on the accuracy of the Tropic Marin Calc/Mag combo? I really need a more accurate kit at measuring the big 3 of Alk., Calc. and mag.
     
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  7. Kevin_E

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    What are your thoughts on the accuracy of the Hannah testers?
     
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    So far pretty good, I just need to get the timing down when I add the reagent and when I start the test.

    BUT VERY ACCURATE!
     
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    More accurate that Red Sea or Salifert?
     
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    From what I understand yes, Bulk Reef Supply has made a great video about all the different popular test kits.

    This is the BEST 14:21 video you will find on Reef test kits. If anyone knows of anything better please post.

     
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