saltwater kits

[Drake29]

I am new to the saltwater community and im looking for the best recommendations for saltwater kits

 

[Jekyl]

Get the salifert ones

 

[Jekyl]

Welcome btw! Let us know if you have any questions!

 

[Yates273]

I like using Hanna checkers. Digital readout makes them nice. I use calcium, ULR for phosphorous, and Alkalinity. As far as nitrate API works fine for me. Red Sea and Salifert are nice kits also and welcome to the forum!

 

[Drake29]

Do i need a

Salinity Refractometer?​

 

[1guydude]

Yes get a refractometer over a float dial hydrometer.
Float glass hydrometers are ok.
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[Yates273]

Yes def want to know what your salinity is going to be. You can also use the Hanna salinity pen. I love it quick and easy to use again another digital readout

 

[Yates273]

Do you know what size tank you are going with yet?

 

[Drake29]

THank you

 

[Drake29]

I got a 75 gallon tn

Do you know what size tank you are going with yet?

I got a 75 gallon tank

 

[Yates273]

Nice. Get ready for the addiction. I just remember slow and steady. Don’t rush anything

 

[EuphylliaAddict]

Hanna instruments alkalinity and low range phosphate, red sea calcium/alk/mag tests, and salifert no3 test....

 

[vetteguy53081]

Hanna for me is best. I also have iDip which is very good
Salifert reliable also

AVOID API kits

 

[Yates273]

Are you looking to do mixed reef, FOWLR, LPS, SPS tank?

 

[Drake29]

Are you looking to do mixed reef, FOWLR, LPS, SPS tank?

i just plan on keeping fish and coral

 

[1guydude]

Api or the cheap test strips from 1990 will work for fowlr. Or fish only with live rock. Still would recommend a refractometer.
Hths
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[Drake29]

Do you know what size tank you are going with yet?

Do you recommend a wave pump? If so which one

 

[Yates273]

If your looking for budget Jebao powerheads are good. They have many styles at an affordable price. I believe e the CP 90 is a good start. Personally I have Jebao and an Ecotech Mp10. My Jebaos have been flawless and I love the Mp10. Placement will be up to you and how you set up tank.