Test kit recommendations

[BigMan87]

I'm using the Api test kit for my tank (just finished cycle) and am looking to pick up the test kits I need to start adding coral while everything is on sale. Does this list look right? I know ask 100 different people, and get 100 different answers. I'm just looking for a good baseline.

Hanna Dkh
Salifert Mag
Salifert Cal
Salifert Nitrate
Hanna Phosphate low range

 

[BigMan87]

Also, I know the Hanna would be better, but would the Salifert phosphate be passable?

 

[Billldg]

The list looks good. I have the Hanna alk and phosphate checkers, can't speak for the salifert kits but hear they are good. I use Red Sea for those, either way you can't go wrong.
As far as needing a Hanna checker for phosphate, not really sure how accurate the other kits are at that low of a range. Remember, the human eye is not a good measurement tool.

 

[BigMan87]

Thanks for the input

 

[SPR1968]

The list looks good. I have the Hanna alk and phosphate checkers, can't speak for the salifert kits but hear they are good. I use Red Sea for those, either way you can't go wrong.
As far as needing a Hanna checker for phosphate, not really sure how accurate the other kits are at that low of a range. Remember, the human eye is not a good measurement tool.

+1 to this, the Hanna alkalinity and ULR phosphate are very good and easy to use.

Red Sea for the rest although I’ve now moved to NYOS Nitrate as the yellow suits my eye better.