Test Kits

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  1. aseidman00

    aseidman00 Astrea Snail

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    For my fish only tank I've used the Fastest kits. Now that I am starting the reef, I am looking at what else is out there. Anyone have experience with the Redsea fishpharm test kits ? Are their test kits any good ?Care tro recommend any other quality options.
     
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  2. captivereefs

    captivereefs Feather Duster

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    Red sea test kits are pretty bad. Easy to usde but not very acurate. Try a Salifert or Seachem. You will get god results fro,m thee kits.
     
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  3. Matt Rogers

    Matt Rogers Kingfish

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    Ditto.
    I used to use Red Sea, now I use SeaChem - a good value for the money.
    Most will say Salifert is the best, but it's also the most expensive.
     
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  4. beamer

    beamer Sea Dragon

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    I use Salifert and have been pleased with it. I also will occasionally use the fast test strips inbetween water changes to make sure nothing has suddenly gone out of wack. If something is off then I follow up with Salifert for more accurate testing.

    Cindy
     
    beamer, Aug 21, 2004
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  5. fletch

    fletch Kole Tang

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    I Also use Salifert it is more money but I think you get what you pay for JMO ;) ;D.......................... John
     
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  6. reefman_MC

    reefman_MC Aiptasia Anemone

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    Salifert
     
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  7. Jason McKenzie

    Jason McKenzie Super Moderator

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    Salifert for everything but Amonia and then I use Hegan (colour variations between 0.0 and 0.1 is much greater)
     
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