Magnesium testing? Which kit?

[CayeCaulker]

I have Hanna meters for all my other tests. This test works a little different so I understand why Hanna does not have a test kit for it. so....

What would you guys recommend? I won't be using it much until the reef is growing and I don't even have water in my tank yet but. testing or magnesium is on my list of things I would like to have. What test is accurate and provides good value / cost per test.

 

[Breadman03]

Honestly, I stopped testing anything except alkalinity myself and use a bimonthly ICP for the rest. The costs compare well when I counted how many tests I was buying (and wasting lots when they expire), and it saves a ton of time.

Otherwise, I believe I liked Salifert for it.

 

[CayeCaulker]

What do ICP tests cost / test?

I just looked It up.. $40-50 / test. So I would spend more on ICP testing that my Metal Halide electric bill.
I don't think that is realistic. It's a 150g system. If I was running a very large system or commercial growing setup I would defiantly do it. I don't want to spend $100/month on testing. I just want to get a feel for my update as I dial in dosing and other things.

I can see doing a ICP test once a quarter or when ever something is going wrong.

 

[Muffin87]

This test works a little different so I understand why Hanna does not have a test kit for it

New Hanna marine checkers: magnesium and ammonia

Maybe I was the only one who was left in the dark, but some German sites show: HI783 Hanna Marine Magnesium Checker HI784 Hanna Marine Ammonia Checker I'm so glad I won't have to do any more titration tests. Anyone else is very keen to try out the new magnesium checker? The Magnesium one is...

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now it does!

 

[moz71]

Red Sea mag kit for me all other are Hanna. Very accurate compared to icp test.

 

[Geebs19]

I don’t mind the salifert, that’s what I currently use. I will be switching to the Hanna once it’s available.

 

[Jeeperz]

I can't get consistent readings from red sea magnesium kit.