Saltwater Multi Reference Solution

Dr. Jim · Nov 6, 2020

Just wondering if anyone has used this Reference Solution and if so, what you think of it:

The only reference solution based on a saltwater matrix that includes 8 of the most popular parameters for saltwater aquariums in a single solution. Fauna Marin’s Multi-Reference Solution is used to check your home water test kits for accuracy. Using your water test kits at home, you can measure...

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Thanks!

Randy Holmes-Farley · Nov 7, 2020

I’ve not seen any reports on it, but it is a good product idea if it is made right and is stable.

DrMMI · Feb 20, 2021

Curious to know if anyone has any experience with this. Not too many reviews online either.

Dr. Jim · Feb 20, 2021

DrMMI said:
Curious to know if anyone has any experience with this. Not too many reviews online either.

I bought it and tested for all the parameters. I made notes with plans of reporting my findings but can't find those notes at the moment. Sorry. My general conclusion was that at least some of the standards can't be trusted, IMO, in particular PO4 and NO3 (if I recall correctly). At any rate, there was enough skepticism to make me then doubt any of the results.
I wouldn't recommend it. Too bad....it seemed like a good idea.

DrMMI · Feb 20, 2021

Dr. Jim said:
I bought it and tested for all the parameters. I made notes with plans of reporting my findings but can't find those notes at the moment. Sorry. My general conclusion was that at least some of the standards can't be trusted, IMO, in particular PO4 and NO3 (if I recall correctly). At any rate, there was enough skepticism to make me then doubt any of the results.
I wouldn't recommend it. Too bad....it seemed like a good idea.

That's unfortunate as I was really only interested in the nitrate and phosphate. Everything I use a trident for and every box comes with a bottle of calibration fluid.