Test Kits?

Discussion in 'Water Chemistry' started by SaltLifeChris, Jul 3, 2011.

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  1. SaltLifeChris

    SaltLifeChris Astrea Snail

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    Ok im looking to purchase the test kits required in this hobby?
    I think I'm going to need;
    Ammonia, Nitrate, Nitrite, Calcium, Alk, PH, Phosphate?

    Any others do you think I'll need?

    any brand of kits you can recomend?
    I was looking at the Red Sea?
    here was a video from a store website, I dont know if he's trying to sell it or being sincere?
    Red Sea Test Kits - English
     
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  3. blackraven1425

    blackraven1425 Giant Squid

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    The new Red Sea kits are nice. I would recommend them, or Salifert.
     
  4. 2in10

    2in10 Super Moderator

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    Add magnesium to the list is your are keeping SPS coral.

    The Red Sea brand should be fine.
     
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  5. Vinnyboombatz

    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    And Magnesium. I like most of the Red sea test kits but for the alakalinity I like to use a hannna alkalinity checker. Have found it to be easy to use and very accurate. Salifert makes great kits but they are expensive .You will also need a good refractometer.
     
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    Vinnyboombatz Giant Squid

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    Whats that old saying? Great minds think alike.;D;)
     
  7. SaltLifeChris

    SaltLifeChris Astrea Snail

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    Thank you! mag added, and already have one of the look through refractometers.
    How about iodine?
     
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  9. steve wright

    steve wright Super Moderator

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    Iodine
    IME its not something that in general you will need to be adding or testing for in a reef tank
     
  10. Coastie Reefer

    Coastie Reefer Millepora

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    OH man I want that kit, that's a great price. Sadly it's sold out!:(:(:(