king_neptune
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If not what would you recommend as a good saltwater test kit? Ill need everything, Id like to order sometime in the next couple days.
Are there digitle test kits?
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srfisher17
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Originally Posted by King_Neptune
http:///forum/post/2960542
If not what would you recommend as a good saltwater test kit? Ill need everything, Id like to order sometime in the next couple days.
Yes, there are electronic testers for most anything. Check the big online fish supplies dealers. Pricey, though, and usually need frequent calibration. If you go the conventional route;I like SeaChem test kits;and lots of folks prefer Sailfert.
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If not what would you recommend as a good saltwater test kit? Ill need everything, Id like to order sometime in the next couple days.
Yes, there are electronic testers for most anything. Check the big online fish supplies dealers. Pricey, though, and usually need frequent calibration. If you go the conventional route;I like SeaChem test kits;and lots of folks prefer Sailfert.
king_neptune
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Ya, Im trying to avoid the inaccuracy of a color chart. I never liked them. If I can pay a little more for a digital reader Im comfortable with that.
Not having much luck finding them though
Not having much luck finding them though
renogaw
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hannah is a manufacturer i believe, but you're seriously talking tons of dough...
i honestly don't test my calcium or alk more than 2-3 times a month (usually only after water changes and dosing to get to right amounts). my pH... never. ammonia, nitrites... never
nitrates, a couple times a month.
phosphates a couple times a month.
so... you may want to put your money elsewhere...
i honestly don't test my calcium or alk more than 2-3 times a month (usually only after water changes and dosing to get to right amounts). my pH... never. ammonia, nitrites... never
nitrates, a couple times a month.
phosphates a couple times a month.
so... you may want to put your money elsewhere...
king_neptune
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Originally Posted by renogaw
http:///forum/post/2960630
hannah is a manufacturer i believe, but you're seriously talking tons of dough...
i honestly don't test my calcium or alk more than 2-3 times a month (usually only after water changes and dosing to get to right amounts). my pH... never. ammonia, nitrites... never
nitrates, a couple times a month.
phosphates a couple times a month.
so... you may want to put your money elsewhere...
Fair enough. That is logical. I don't need to waste money. I was just worried I would have inaccurate readings. Any particular favorites you have? A one stop testing station that covers all Ill need for the immediate next 6months would be ideal for me...that way I don't have to worry about getting several different kits,, just one catch all master kit. I see many online.
http:///forum/post/2960630
hannah is a manufacturer i believe, but you're seriously talking tons of dough...
i honestly don't test my calcium or alk more than 2-3 times a month (usually only after water changes and dosing to get to right amounts). my pH... never. ammonia, nitrites... never
nitrates, a couple times a month.
phosphates a couple times a month.
so... you may want to put your money elsewhere...
Fair enough. That is logical. I don't need to waste money. I was just worried I would have inaccurate readings. Any particular favorites you have? A one stop testing station that covers all Ill need for the immediate next 6months would be ideal for me...that way I don't have to worry about getting several different kits,, just one catch all master kit. I see many online.
king_neptune
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Originally Posted by srfisher17
http:///forum/post/2960583
Yes, there are electronic testers for most anything. Check the big online fish supplies dealers. Pricey, though, and usually need frequent calibration. If you go the conventional route;I like SeaChem test kits;and lots of folks prefer Sailfert.
BTW, I looked at the seachem...I might get one if I dont see any tat would be better.
http:///forum/post/2960583
Yes, there are electronic testers for most anything. Check the big online fish supplies dealers. Pricey, though, and usually need frequent calibration. If you go the conventional route;I like SeaChem test kits;and lots of folks prefer Sailfert.
BTW, I looked at the seachem...I might get one if I dont see any tat would be better.
srfisher17
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I had a Chemist/Fellow Hobbiest/Friend at a big SW research lab tell me that Salifert (new ones) and SeaChem are more accurate, as a rule, than the electronic testers sold by the 2 largest online retailers. Elec testers for a reef would cost at least a grand. In spite of my preference for SeaChem; I know most of the "big hitters" (like renogaw) prefer Sailfert. BTW, what happened to LaMotte? They used to be very popular.