Most accurate tests/ reasonably priced ?

[ultimatemusky]

I am looking for info and opinions on which tests people are using. Interested in accuracy, ease of use, price... in that order of importance. Thanks, John

[fishox]

I use Salifert kits. Lots of others on this site do too. They fit your criteria pretty well. Check them out on Marine Depot.

[silverwolf72]

I use the API reef test kit. I have read others having good results with API stuff also.

[Radioheadx14]

I use API which many people agree they are accurate. I don't trust salifert after the whole KH problem. I also use elos for Mg since API doesn't make a Mg test

[ccampo]

I also got an "API reef test kit" last night based on comments.
Easy to use and accurate.

[t-bone2]

i too use api

[HammerDude33]

api test kits are unreliable in my experience.
salifert are much more accurate.

[BLKTANG]

I just bought Sera kit for MG,& its right on with the Salifert

[ihopss]

I use API also and have had no prob.

[woogy]

salifert...but they are a little on the pricey side...but never had a problem with them

[HammerDude33]

my api was telling me my calcium was about 700.
it was actually 420.....
my salifert and the LFS's kit concurred.

[garyw68]

I have used salifert for since I first started this hobby. I recently bought api and elos and compared them with salifert...the results were....

API
alk 8.0
ca 420

elso
alk 8.0
ca 400
mag 1450

salifert
ak 10.2
ca 420
mag 1325
I am sticking with api and elso for mag...pretty much the same result but cost a lot less.

[Mare100]

I've tried a couple of different kits.....API....Sailfert.......

I prefer the API.

[ultimatemusky]

I do appreciate all of the advise..... noticing quite a few varying opinions. I'll keep watching and take it all into consideration