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Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by Urban_s, Dec 12, 2006.

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  1. Urban_s

    Urban_s Sea Dragon

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    Is it just me or do you guys just have a hard time reading the test kits? Anyone know of some that are simple and easy to read.
     
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  3. mattgeezer

    mattgeezer Montipora Capricornis

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    i use sera test kits quite simple to use but have a bad shelf life they only last 6-10 mths(i found anyway):)
     
  4. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    Salifert usually have good kits. the drop by drop until colour change I find very easy. Especially when the colour goes from red to blue

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    mattgeezer Montipora Capricornis

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    A company should come up with a digital probe or something to measure ph ammonia etc....for us aquarists
    :)
     
  6. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    you can get digital monitors for PH, CA, ORP, Temp, SG

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  7. Urban_s

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    I wish I could afford digital.
     
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    jtReef Ritteri Anemone

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    I just purchased all new salifert's across the board. Cost me over 100 but well worth it.
     
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    moray Astrea Snail

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    When I first started with Saltwater Tanks back in 1985, Kordon made an accurate to the tee test kit it was #1 like Sailfert is today!
    IMO I would use Sailfert, there just short of Lamotte Test kits but Lammonte are mostly for Labs. I work for a lab and have daily access to the kits, so Im gonna test the Sailfert against the Lammonte and let everyone know the results after the Holidays..
     
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  11. mattgeezer

    mattgeezer Montipora Capricornis

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    all in one ? or seperate devices
     
  12. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    Some controllers will have all in one. you will have separate probes for each though