Hanna checker

Oceanavekid · 01/01/2018, 04:21 PM

Who uses Hanna Checker?

Which do you use? I see there’s HR and ULR for most

Which should I get?

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Pslreefer · 01/01/2018, 04:35 PM

I personally would use the phosphorus ulr and alk. I use different brands for the other tests, based on reliability, ease of use and importance.

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slief · 01/01/2018, 04:36 PM

For phosphate, you want the ULR phosphorus tester (HI736). It tests in PPB vs PPM and it’s designed for ultra low range which is the phosphate range we target. While you do need to do some match to convert phosphorus PPB to phosphate PPM, it’s far more accurate than the standard phosphate tester (HI713).

Cheapreef · 01/01/2018, 04:38 PM

I use the ULR phosphorus , it's really the only way to properly test phosphate levels easily. The rest are expensive for test/regent cost. I use Aquaforest Alk and the rest Red Sea.

bertoni · 01/01/2018, 05:47 PM

I agree that the Phosphorus ULR and the alkalinity kits seem to get good reviews on average. The calcium meter seems more problematic, due to the dilution required. I don't think most of the others will work in saltwater.

mluntz · 01/01/2018, 07:01 PM

I use alk and phosphate very easy to use

mako61 · 01/02/2018, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by mluntz

i use alk and phosphate very easy to use

+1

homer1475 · 01/02/2018, 12:30 PM

I also use the phosphate(Not ULR), and Alkalinity.

Question on the ULR meter. If the regular phosphate meter goes down as far as .01 why the need for the ULR if optimal levels of PO4 .1?

Cheapreef · 01/02/2018, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by homer1475

I also use the phosphate(Not ULR), and Alkalinity.

Question on the ULR meter. If the regular phosphate meter goes down as far as .01 why the need for the ULR if optimal levels of PO4 .1?

Because this. Precision: ±0.04 ppm (mg/L) ±4% of reading @ 25°C

bertoni · 01/02/2018, 02:16 PM

I wouldn't say that we know of an optimal phosphate level. That might vary depending on the species in the system. I agree that the accuracy of the phosphate meter is poor at the low end. ±0.04 ppm is a bit wide as far as the range.

slief · 01/02/2018, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by homer1475

I also use the phosphate(Not ULR), and Alkalinity.

Question on the ULR meter. If the regular phosphate meter goes down as far as .01 why the need for the ULR if optimal levels of PO4 .1?

Because .01 on the standard one means you have greater than .05 ppm and probably closer to .10
I’ve done some side by side testing and the HI713 was reading 0 ppm while the HI736 ULR was reading .07ppm

The range we test in is ultra low range and the phosphate tester is a low range tester meaning the lower the Po4 levels, the less accurate is becomes. It has an accuracy of +- .04 ppm at low ranges which means at low range, it could be off by several PPM. Notice the “marine” designation on the HI736 ULR and the lack of it on the HI713 phosphate tester? The HI736 is the one that is ultimately designed for our use and what Hanna recommends for marine aquariums and why it has that nomenclature on the tester. At ultra low ranges, it can be off even more. If you want accurate phosphate test results, the ULR is the one you want.

homer1475 · 01/03/2018, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by slief

Because .01 on the standard one means you have greater than .05 ppm and probably closer to .10
I’ve done some side by side testing and the HI713 was reading 0 ppm while the HI736 ULR was reading .07ppm

The range we test in is ultra low range and the phosphate tester is a low range tester meaning the lower the Po4 levels, the less accurate is becomes. It has an accuracy of +- .04 ppm at low ranges which means at low range, it could be off by several PPM. Notice the “marine” designation on the HI736 ULR and the lack of it on the HI713 phosphate tester? The HI736 is the one that is ultimately designed for our use and what Hanna recommends for marine aquariums and why it has that nomenclature on the tester. At ultra low ranges, it can be off even more. If you want accurate phosphate test results, the ULR is the one you want.

Thank you for this explanation! I have been using the regular po4 tester, guess I'll be buying the ULR tester now. Again, thank you for the explanation.

Anyone want to buy a Hanna regular PO4 tester.

VoltzNSalt · 01/03/2018, 09:42 AM

I use alk and ULR phosphate...

RobZilla04 · 01/03/2018, 04:54 PM

Alk and Cal here. Simple and quick.

pbradley0 · 01/05/2018, 02:02 PM

ULR and Maple syrup

01/01/2018, 04:21 PM	#1
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01/01/2018, 04:36 PM	#3
slief RC Sponsor Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 14,173	For phosphate, you want the ULR phosphorus tester (HI736). It tests in PPB vs PPM and it’s designed for ultra low range which is the phosphate range we target. While you do need to do some match to convert phosphorus PPB to phosphate PPM, it’s far more accurate than the standard phosphate tester (HI713). __________________ Director Customer Support Royal Exclusiv USA For All Royal Exclusiv & Bubble King questions please refer to our Sponsor forum: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/fo...play.php?f=745 Current Tank Info: 480G display mixed reef, 90G sump, 90G refugium, 60G display refugium. Check out my build thread: http://www.reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1783476

01/01/2018, 05:47 PM	#5
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	I agree that the Phosphorus ULR and the alkalinity kits seem to get good reviews on average. The calcium meter seems more problematic, due to the dilution required. I don't think most of the others will work in saltwater. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

01/01/2018, 07:01 PM	#6
mluntz Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Millersville, Md. Posts: 727	I use alk and phosphate very easy to use __________________ 46 Gallon Bowfront, (1)Ocellaris Clownfish, (1)Carpenter wrasse, (1)Coral Beauty, (1)Kole Tang

01/02/2018, 12:30 PM	#8
homer1475 Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 5,313	I also use the phosphate(Not ULR), and Alkalinity. Question on the ULR meter. If the regular phosphate meter goes down as far as .01 why the need for the ULR if optimal levels of PO4 .1? __________________ 80G SCA Build: http://reefcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=2560256 Originally posted by der_wille_zur_macht: "He's just taking his lunch to work"

01/01/2018, 04:35 PM	#2
Pslreefer In Memoriam Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Port St Lucie, FL Posts: 597	I personally would use the phosphorus ulr and alk. I use different brands for the other tests, based on reliability, ease of use and importance. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

01/01/2018, 04:38 PM	#4
Cheapreef Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,076	I use the ULR phosphorus , it's really the only way to properly test phosphate levels easily. The rest are expensive for test/regent cost. I use Aquaforest Alk and the rest Red Sea.

01/02/2018, 02:16 PM	#10
bertoni RC Mod Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Mountain View, CA, USA Posts: 88,616	I wouldn't say that we know of an optimal phosphate level. That might vary depending on the species in the system. I agree that the accuracy of the phosphate meter is poor at the low end. ±0.04 ppm is a bit wide as far as the range. __________________ Jonathan Bertoni

01/03/2018, 09:42 AM	#13
VoltzNSalt In Memoriam Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Higher than the Mile High City Posts: 137	I use alk and ULR phosphate...

01/03/2018, 04:54 PM	#14
RobZilla04 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: St. Augustine, FL Posts: 1,857	Alk and Cal here. Simple and quick. __________________ 90g Mixed Reef

01/05/2018, 02:02 PM	#15
pbradley0 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 185	ULR and Maple syrup