Hanna Checkers

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I keep a lot of sps and I'm pretty obsessive about my parameters. so I know I'll have to find something else.

hahah. My salifert tells me if I'm being really bad (25-50+) or really good (10-). That's about as much detail as I need. Then again, my corals tell me more than that test kit. extended and vibrant=don't worry

 

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I used to have a Hanna nitrate photometer but I lost it a few years ago. I might get another.

 

[Alfrareef]

ULR Phosphorous and about to get the Alk.

 

[reeferfoxx]

I no longer like the salifert no3. the new color card is so hard to read!

I've spent 2 days looking into a new no3 kit. Salifert.... ugh.. Almost went with the NYOS kit. Watched a video and i'm kinda like, meh. The yellow color chart wouldn't work in my house. I have so much incandescent "colored" lighting, everything would add yellow. ELOS had mixed reviews. Ended up buying another salifert kit lol

 

[Knapp870]

I use both the Alk and Calcium and want a low range phosphate. Both Alk and Ca are awesome, especially seeing as I am color blind. Nothing wrong with the Calcium it's just an extra few steps than the others.

 

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Lol. they are easy to use but so hard to read the results. I have no idea why they would change the card, unless the old one wasn't accurate.

I've spent 2 days looking into a new no3 kit. Salifert.... ugh.. Almost went with the NYOS kit. Watched a video and i'm kinda like, meh. The yellow color chart wouldn't work in my house. I have so much incandescent "colored" lighting, everything would add yellow. ELOS had mixed reviews. Ended up buying another salifert kit lol

 

[Forestrain]

Phosphorus! & the other all by salifert

 

[Lifer]

I like them it's just a pita trying to get all of the reagent in the vial

 

[reeferfoxx]

I like them it's just a pita trying to get all of the reagent in the vial

I just cut along the dotted line. Pinch the two corners in to create a diamond opening. Pour. Very easy that way.

 

[sil40sx]

I like the Po4. The CA is a pain to use,.

 

[Chris Adams]

Had the phosphate but always read 0.
Currently run the below and happy with them.
Phosphorus ULR
ALK

 

[Luis Figueroa]

Does anyone test twice or just rely on one test? I use hanna for ca alk phosphate low range salifert for no3 but also test with red Sea pro ca alk and mg.

 

[Tony Thompson]

I think I remember that there are two measurements of Phosphurus important in the Aquarium. Organic (Phosphorus) and Inorganic (Phosphate) these can feed algae growth and limit calcification in corals. Its a good idea to measure both as it gives a clearer picture of your total Phosphurus levels. As excessive algae growth can mask Phosphate levels.

I remember reading an article on Advanced Aquarist some time ago.

I am of course open to correction, as I am an Engineer, not a chemist.

 

[Chris Adams]

Does anyone test twice or just rely on one test? I use hanna for ca alk phosphate low range salifert for no3 but also test with red Sea pro ca alk and mg.

I will sometimes retest my alk if my reading is off.

 

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I open the packet before starting, then use a tiny plastic funnel.

I like them it's just a pita trying to get all of the reagent in the vial

 

[Lifer]

I open the packet before starting, then use a tiny plastic funnel.

Yea that's. what I tried also however some reagent gets stuck to the funnel

 

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Cut the bottom tip so that it doesn't touch the water in the cuvette.

 

[Lifer]

Yep did that too Some reagent sticks to the sides of the funnel

 

[reeferfoxx]

Yep did that too Some reagent sticks to the sides of the funnel

Is it possible to flick your finger on the funnel? Stupid physics and friction...

 

[Alfrareef]

Reserve 5ml in the syringe and use it to help reagent into the vial.
I always cut 2 sides of the packet. It helps.