Red Sea Foundation Pro Test kit question

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I just went to use to check the Alk/Cal/Mag on my tank and while testing i realized the marks on one of my 1 ml syringe has wore off. I then noticed that they say for single us on the syringe. I assume they are marked for single use for anyone using the syringe for medical purposes not testing water in an aquarium.
Does everyone actually only use the small syringes once and then throw them away?
Also, for replacement syringes is there any reason not to buy one of the cheap 100 pack of them that I see on amazon?
 
Throw away the ones that come with it. They are garbage. The ink will just wipe off from light use.

I bought these off amazon.

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They are significantly better and you can use the tips that come with the test kit with them.
 
I just went to use to check the Alk/Cal/Mag on my tank and while testing i realized the marks on one of my 1 ml syringe has wore off. I then noticed that they say for single us on the syringe. I assume they are marked for single use for anyone using the syringe for medical purposes not testing water in an aquarium.
Does everyone actually only use the small syringes once and then throw them away?
Also, for replacement syringes is there any reason not to buy one of the cheap 100 pack of them that I see on amazon?
I’ve had mine for 10 months but haven’t used them in 6, hated chasing and worrying numbers ,, I’ve learned to listen to my corals and tank
 

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It seems like to be a reputable company and test kit they would include a decent set of syringes. Thanks for the suggestion I will go ahead and order the ones you suggested.
 
I’ve had mine for 10 months but haven’t used them in 6, hated chasing and worrying numbers ,, I’ve learned to listen to my corals and tank
I've recently just started adding coral frags to my 18 month old tank and I'm trying to decide if I need to start dosing 2 part or if my automatic water change can keep up with my relatively low demand. Everything seems happy as of now though
 

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