Nitrate Test Kit.... Hana?

[Chrisz]

Any one have an opinion on the Hana nitrate test kit? I watched the video looks a bit time consuming. I didn't see any reviews here on it, otherwise I think NYOS or Red Sea, what your thoughts?

Using Seachem of course it says 0

 

[jshriev_157]

Any one have an opinion on the Hana nitrate test kit? I watched the video looks a bit time consuming. I didn't see any reviews here on it, otherwise I think NYOS or Red Sea, what your thoughts?

Using Seachem of course it says 0

I just purchased the Hana Nitrate and Alkalinity tests. I plan on watching youtube later to figure them both out. I was told they are more accurate tests. I will find out soon enough. I hope we both have success with the Hana testing

 

[Chrisz]

I just purchased the Hana Nitrate and Alkalinity tests. I plan on watching youtube later to figure them both out. I was told they are more accurate tests. I will find out soon enough. I hope we both have success with the Hana testing

Got both in the cart just cant decide which to buy

 

[Fins1]

Hana Alk test is a must have! Have heard the nitrate test is accurate just takes long to do.

 

[Rmckoy]

Mine should be here in the mail
Tomorrow .

 

[Greg P]

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Got my new Hanna Nitrate checker in today and just finally had a chance to take it for a spin... VERDICT: It's good if you want accuracy and consistency (outside of user error), and looking to measure for very targeted nitrate levels...particularly

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[Seadoc]

Agree with the Hanna Alk test. I also have the nitrate and i find it useful if you need a detail resolution on the results. Personally I do not used regularly due to how time consuming it is. Instead I use the Salifert test and have the Hanna for confirmation when I get an odd result.

 

[Chrisz]

Those of you that got the Hana which one did you get low or ultra low?

 

[Darren in Tacoma]

I am moving on from the Red Sea as I find it too difficult to compare the pink color on the chart to the purple color in the vial. That's my .02

 

[Sam816]

Check its range before you buy it. I think its ULR that measure up to 5ppm which is very low for newer tanks. red sea pro is next best thing imo. easy to read.

 

[Philly Reefer]

For me:
Hanna Alk and ULR Phosphorus
Nyos Nitrate

 

[William Morris]

Any one have an opinion on the Hana nitrate test kit? I watched the video looks a bit time consuming. I didn't see any reviews here on it, otherwise I think NYOS or Red Sea, what your thoughts?

Using Seachem of course it says 0

BRS did a nice review on the different testing kits.
Their choice for nitrate was Nyos.
I have been using the Nyos and the only thing I don't like is the range jumps from 12 to 25 - you have to use your best guess if it's closer to 12 or 25.

Here are their other recommendations:
Calcium: Red Sea
Alkalinity: Hanna (really nice tester / fast and accurate.
Mag: Aqua Forest

 

[Wolf89]

If you can only get 1 hanna checker, the ULR phosphate is far and away the best choice.

 

[Chrisz]

Low Hanna Range: 0.0 to 5.0 ppm (as NO3-) / 0.0 to 50 ppm (calculated) using dilution Resolution: 0.01 ppm Precision: ±0.25 ppm ±2% of reading @ 77°F (25°C) / ±2.5 ppm ±5 of calculated reading using dilution Ultra Low Range: 0 to 200 ppb Resolution: 1 ppb Accuracy: ±10 ppb ±4% of reading at 25°C looks like the low Hana will work...the ultra low range will just be a bit more accurate if I interpret the above right. If my nitrate is higher than I think it is the ultra low range won't work, id bet most reefers end up with both at times.

 

[Chrisz]

What do people target for a mixed reef tank? I end up too low and got dyno's, over corrected and now got cyno cant win

 

[William Morris]

Alkalinity is what you should test most often (I check it everyday and manually dose accordingly) and the Hanna checker does a great job of it. I will test with the Salifert kit from time to time - it is also very accurate.

 

[William Morris]

What do people target for a mixed reef tank? I end up too low and got dyno's, over corrected and now got cyno cant win

What are you targeting?

 

[Chrisz]

What are you targeting?

More than 0 less than 1.0 ppm as the chart above shows

 

[William Morris]

Nitrate can be much higher than that. I keep mine at somewhere between 10 and 20.
Randy will weigh in here - I forget what he advises for today's reef tanks.
The old school was to keep both Phosphate and Nitrate a zero - but that turns out not to be ideal.

 

[Chrisz]

So the ultra low will go up to .200 ppm or 200 ppb unfortunately I have no clue as to where I am at now, the current test kit starts at .25 in detection

Geese I almost need both Hana's