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BJJ
02/16/2006, 04:24 PM
Just courious to see what is more popular or reliable
TippyToeX
02/16/2006, 04:28 PM
Salifert for me, except for pH. I use a Pinpoint pH probe for that. :)
starmanres
02/16/2006, 04:30 PM
I have moved almost exclusively to Salifert. These tests are extremely accurate and easy to read. I use these for Nitrates, Magnesium, Phosphates, PH, etc

I do still use my Aquarium Pharmaceuticals for things like Ammonia and Nitrites. It is cheaper, easy to read and fairly reliable.

HTH

Robert
xtrstangx
02/16/2006, 04:30 PM
Salifert for calcium, alkalinity, phosphate, nitrate, and magnesium.

Pinpoint pH meter for pH.

Refractometer for salinity.

And for when you are cycling, SeaChem has cheap test kits for ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate. There is a beginning package or something for $26 with those 3 and a few more.
BJJ
02/16/2006, 04:35 PM
Does anyone use the Hagan Master Test kits anymore?
xtrstangx
02/16/2006, 04:35 PM
Salifert > everything
mg426
02/16/2006, 05:14 PM
Salifert for everything
Chad-Man
02/16/2006, 05:15 PM
What do you need test kits for?!?!
BJJ
02/16/2006, 05:17 PM
I have never used the Salifert Tests before;

Salifert Test Kit is almost $300
Hagan Master Test Kit $60
Chemtester Plus digital tester $325

How come the Salifert is so expensive - almost as much as a digital test monitor and over 4 times the cost of Hagans. Is it realy that much better?
NetFish
02/16/2006, 05:19 PM
Salifert for Ca, Alk, Nitrates, Mg and pH probe for PH. I think if you buy only what you need Salifert are not overly expensive.
The Yellow Longnose
02/16/2006, 05:48 PM
Salifert for preety much everything
Joe
Craig Lambert
02/16/2006, 05:59 PM
Salifert Alk, Calcium, Mag, Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate

Pinpoint pH monitor
pcragg
02/17/2006, 02:54 PM
Tried them all.

Salifert rocks!
Andrew
02/17/2006, 02:59 PM
I've used red sea test kits for awhile and never had problems. :)