Test kit question

[Akakta]

Ok so here is mr problem. I have two different test kits. One is tetra easystrips 6-1. And the other one is saltwater master liquid test kit, tests for high rage ph, ammonia (NH3/NH4+), nitrite (NO2), nitrate (NO3). So my problem is each one is giving me a different results. The 6-1 test strip say my nitrates are high, and the saltwater master kit says there are no nitrates. Which one do I trust? And has anyone had problems with either test kits? Thank you!


P.s Both test kits read the same are every thing else. The only thing that I am getting conflicting result on are nitrates. And again the test strips and the liquid test kit give the same result on ammonia, ph, nitrite.

 

[ritter6788]

Don't trust the strips but make sure your are following the liquid test kit to the letter. You can get a false reading if not done exact.

 

[Akakta]

Cool thank you

 

[glb]

I would definitely use liquid tests for something as important as nitrates. I stopped using the strips once I realized how off they could be. And I agree that you have to do the nitrate test exactly according to directions to get a good reading. Good luck!


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