Test kits!!!
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I use Hannah for alk and Salifert for everything else. I think there are very good arguments for going with Hanna for alk--the test is a quick, simple procedure, and it is notoriously accurate. It's also nice to get a number estimated by the device rather than a color chart that you have to squint at and make a subjective guess at which shade is closest. For everything else, I have a vague sense that Salifert and Red Sea tests have a better reputation than API, but opinions vary. At least one person has done some comparative testing, although I don't believe those tests had the benefit of a gold standard. There seems to be at least somewhat of a consensus on the Hannah alk test.
Ok I am going to look them up and do some research on them and see what others are saying. Like I said before I just don't feel the Api is working good for me and I want to get something that everybody has or is using and knows it's accurate
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You will likely get a lot of opinions here. I personally use Hanna's for alk and phosphate, Salifert for all others.
I may get lambasted for this but I'm going to say it anyway. It's my opinion but I would recommend finding one that you are comfortable with - read easiest to use for you. Afterall, these are all hobby grade tests so find one that you can get consistent results with. Get your parameters within your target range, based on your testing, and then do what you need to do to keep them there.
The point is to shoot for consistency test over test, regardless of the test used. Keeping the results of each within the "acceptable" range should be your goal. The brand of test kit doesn't matter as much.
Again this is just my opinion and others will certainly let you know if they disagree.
I may get lambasted for this but I'm going to say it anyway. It's my opinion but I would recommend finding one that you are comfortable with - read easiest to use for you. Afterall, these are all hobby grade tests so find one that you can get consistent results with. Get your parameters within your target range, based on your testing, and then do what you need to do to keep them there.
The point is to shoot for consistency test over test, regardless of the test used. Keeping the results of each within the "acceptable" range should be your goal. The brand of test kit doesn't matter as much.
Again this is just my opinion and others will certainly let you know if they disagree.
