Test kits

[Rmckoy]

I’m in need of new test kits and not sure what one to get ..

So far up until now I have used API for everything
Nitrate , ammonia , nitrite , ph , kh , cal , phosphate
And Red Sea for mag , cal , alk ,
I also have a potassium kit for Red Sea but haven’t used in years ( probably expired )

my Red Sea alk kit doesn’t turn red when finished but turns yellow / orange

Hanna checkers are on my mind but are some better than others ?

what kits are recommended ?

 

[Dragon52]

I used to use API until I got on this site & started reading all the post about some of it not giving correct readings (mostly ammonia) now I use Sera, Salifert & Hanna. I've also read where Nyos test are pretty good also.

 

[X-37B]

Hanna ulr for po4 and alk. Salifert for the rest.
I do use salifert and elos for alk as a check.
Hanna and Elos are same.
Salifert is always .5 lower for alk.
I always use Hanna for alk as its the one I check often and its quick. As long as its within .2 of 8dkh im happy.
My alk range is 7.5- 8.5 with 8 as the target.
Get the standards for Hanna as they are cheap and a way to tell if your unit is accurate.

 

[Rmckoy]

Hanna ulr for po4 and alk. Salifert for the rest.
I do use salifert and elos for alk as a check.
Hanna and Elos are same.
Salifert is always .5 lower for alk.
I always use Hanna for alk as its the one I check often and its quick. As long as its within .2 of 8dkh im happy.
My alk range is 7.5- 8.5 with 8 as the target.
Get the standards for Hanna as they are cheap and a way to tell if your unit is accurate.

I was thinking Hannah for alk .
what tests do you use for nitrate cal , mag , and ph ?

 

[X-37B]

I was thinking Hannah for alk .
what tests do you use for nitrate cal , mag , and ph ?

Salifert. For Ph I have a Hanna and milwaukee ph meters.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

A DIY for alk works at least as well as other hobby devices if you have a pH meter.

A DIY Alkalinity Test: By Randy Holmes-Farley - REEFEDITION

I wouldn't use a pH kit at all.

 

[Sabina]

I’m in need of new test kits and not sure what one to get ..

So far up until now I have used API for everything
Nitrate , ammonia , nitrite , ph , kh , cal , phosphate
And Red Sea for mag , cal , alk ,
I also have a potassium kit for Red Sea but haven’t used in years ( probably expired )

my Red Sea alk kit doesn’t turn red when finished but turns yellow / orange

Hanna checkers are on my mind but are some better than others ?

what kits are recommended ?

I still like Red Sea and the reagent packages are the most affordable way. Considering you already have the rest.

 

[mike550]

Hanna for salinity, alk, and phosphate
Saifert for NO3, Ca, Mg. Although might switch to either RedSea Pro or Nyos for NO3