Which hanna checkers to buy

doubleshot00 · Apr 18, 2022

I just got the Nitrate HR (and it is awesome) which other one should i get.

I am having a hard time figuring out difference in all the different colors that why i got the Nitrate but PH is kicking my *** right now to (using red sea test). The red sea alk test kit is pretty easy to read. Phosphate is another test thats hard to tell on shades to.

I want the PH one but is it a necessary test? That is another question i have.

CryptoNautical · Apr 18, 2022

Personally I love the blue dKH checker. Super quick and convenient. Just need to make sure the reagent is up to date and you're consistent with the testing.

LeftyReefer · Apr 18, 2022

I like the Nitrate HR, which you already have. The ULR phosphate checker also works well. I have the HI774, and like it but there are a few other options there.
I also really like the copper checker for use with copper meds and QT. If you are going to QT your own fish with copper meds, you are really going to want that one.
Alk checker also works good and gets used regularly.

Gtinnel · Apr 18, 2022

The most important ones are HR Nitrate (which you have) ULR Phosphate (or Phosphorous) and alkalinity. If you quarantine with copper the copper checker is a life saver.

Falc! · Apr 18, 2022

Alk, phosphate ulr or phosphorus ulr…. I also have the ph checker and I’ve compare to other test I love these for only these test

Geebs19 · Apr 18, 2022

Alk, Nitrate HR, and Phosphate ULR

afrokobe · Apr 18, 2022

definitely not the low range checker. I bought that one first and it almost turned me off hanna checkers completely. Then I got the alk checker and that was much better.

swallace · Apr 18, 2022

Phosphate ULR, Copper HR, Alk, Nitrate HR are the ones that I own

youcallmenny1 · Apr 18, 2022

Alk/Calc/No3/Po4/pH is my suggestion.

mdb_talon · Apr 18, 2022

Personally I gave up on the alk checker too much issues with reagents. I like to know my tests are accurate (within a reasonable MOE) without having to worry if my reagent is ok. I like the Nitrate and phosphate though.

As far as PH if you want to monitor that I would always recommend a probe personally. In my experience they seem as accurate and much less hassle. Initial cost is a bit higher but no reagents makes up for the occasional need to replace a probe.

bnord · Apr 18, 2022

This and the copper - as you need QT and for that you NEED accuracy and ease

Gtinnel said:
The most important ones are HR Nitrate (which you have) ULR Phosphate (or Phosphorous) and alkalinity. If you quarantine with copper the copper checker is a life save

doubleshot00 · Apr 18, 2022

mdb_talon said:
Personally I gave up on the alk checker too much issues with reagents. I like to know my tests are accurate (within a reasonable MOE) without having to worry if my reagent is ok. I like the Nitrate and phosphate though.

As far as PH if you want to monitor that I would always recommend a probe personally. In my experience they seem as accurate and much less hassle. Initial cost is a bit higher but no reagents makes up for the occasional need to replace a probe.

What probe do you suggest?

defasum · Apr 18, 2022

I have and use regularly.
alk
calcium
ULR phosphorus
Nitrate high range

I started with nitrate low range until I broke the round filter holder thing that screws into the syringe. bought the high range and wished I would have done it sooner.

mdb_talon · Apr 18, 2022

doubleshot00 said:
What probe do you suggest?

I have always used the Milwaukee ones like this. and always had good success (or for another $30 you can get version that acts as a controller and can turn off power to doser at a specific PH for example or)

MC120 PH Monitor w/Probe & Mounting Kit - Milwaukee Instruments

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Having said that I also bought one of these several months ago and have been shocked it seems to be doing just as good as the milwaukee ones I have always used and needs calibration no more frequently in my experience so far. I would still trust the Milwaukee more, but especially if you just using to monitor rather than control anything and want a budget option this is not bad in my experience. Would add this only has a single calibration at 7 PH where milwaukee and most pricier ones allow 2-point calibration which is better.

doubleshot00 · Apr 18, 2022

defasum said:
I have and use regularly.
alk
calcium
ULR phosphorus
Nitrate high range

I started with nitrate low range until I broke the round filter holder thing that screws into the syringe. bought the high range and wished I would have done it sooner.

I saw the how to on the brs YT channel on how the ULR Nitrate works. Nope I’ll never buy that thing. I hope to never need it either

doubleshot00 · Apr 18, 2022

mdb_talon said:
I have always used the Milwaukee ones like this. and always had good success (or for another $30 you can get version that acts as a controller and can turn off power to doser at a specific PH for example or)

MC120 PH Monitor w/Probe & Mounting Kit - Milwaukee Instruments

Shop The Best Saltwater Aquarium Equipment & Supplies at Saltwater Aquarium. We Carry Everything you will Need for your Fish Tank.

www.saltwateraquarium.com

Having said that I also bought one of these several months ago and have been shocked it seems to be doing just as good as the milwaukee ones I have always used and needs calibration no more frequently in my experience so far. I would still trust the Milwaukee more, but especially if you just using to monitor rather than control anything and want a budget option this is not bad in my experience. Would add this only has a single calibration at 7 PH where milwaukee and most pricier ones allow 2-point calibration which is better.