Water Testing

[John_A]

Me again! I'm looking for opinions on brands of Test kits and What I should be testing for vs not in the past I've used API *I know I know* and had nothing but trouble thanks for the help!

 

[TehBrainz]

Salifert and hanna checkers for me.

 

[Doctorgori]

you will get many opinion here:

Hanna: Alk checker ( dkh) Phosphate ULR, Nitrate HR
Salifert Any ( I use their Ca)
Red Sea test are good but can be complex…IMO

 

[TehBrainz]

you will get many opinion here:

Hanna: Alk checker ( dkh) Phosphate ULR, Nitrate HR
Salifert Any ( I use their Ca)
Red Sea test are good but can be complex…IMO

I started with red sea and switched due to complexity of the kits. The results were fine and I didn't have problems per se with the method, I just wanted to try something different and gave salifert a shot for Ca and Mg, haven't looked back

 

[Nano_Man]

Salfert or Hannah
Alk
Nitrate
Phosphate
Calcium
Mag
Ammonia is always handy
Hope it helps

 

[Gtinnel]

I use Hanna for Phosphate (ULR), Nitrate (HR) and Magnesium. For Alkalinity and Calcium I use Red Sea Pro kits.
I agree that for many of the tests Salifert are very good, reasonably priced tests.

 

[Gtinnel]

I started with red sea and switched due to complexity of the kits. The results were fine and I didn't have problems per se with the method, I just wanted to try something different and gave salifert a shot for Ca and Mg, haven't looked back

I absolutely hate the Red Sea Magnesium test. I now use the Hanna and although I don’t think it’s all that reliable it’s still worth it not to have to use the Red Sea test.
I may look into adding salifert as a backup if it’s easier than the awful Red Sea test.

 

[TehBrainz]

I absolutely hate the Red Sea Magnesium test. I now use the Hanna and although I don’t think it’s all that reliable it’s still worth it not to have to use the Red Sea test.
I may look into adding salifert as a backup if it’s easier than the awful Red Sea test.

It's super easy. Nearly identical to Ca, but with a liquid Part A administered with 5 drops instead of granular

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Salifert test are really good. If you can afford hannas those are also a good option

 

[Freenow54]

Me again! I'm looking for opinions on brands of Test kits and What I should be testing for vs not in the past I've used API *I know I know* and had nothing but trouble thanks for the help!

Me too. mine API showed higher than I like ammonia. I went to Salifert and it showed zero

 

[John_A]

Me too. mine API showed higher than I like ammonia. I went to Salifert and it showed zero

I swear when I was using that test kit I had the worst luck,Hair algae,cyano all that I stopped using it and just waiting out and my tank has never looked this good!

 

[ghill]

I recently purchase the full range of basic red sea tests. These are the most complicated and time-wasting kits I have used. I also have tried Fritz and Salifert. For my money Salifert gives quick, accurate results.