Best salt and test kits

[metweezer]

Originally Posted by gmann1139
http:///forum/post/2538303
Don't forget pH and alkalinity. They go in the 'basics' column.

 

[mr_x]

tropic marin pro is a better salt than reef crystals. it's more expensive, but with a tank the size of yours, it won't matter.
i use salifert test kits. i used to use API, but the calcium was way off, so i made the switch.

 

[17cuddlefish]

does salifert have any combo test kit like api? Because it seams like salifert kits are alot more expensive then api or is that because they are better quality?

 

[17cuddlefish]

Bump

 

[tacoma38]

API.I had my api test kit for awhile til i started testing calcium..API test kits are way off for reefs.I double checked with a couple lfs.on my water and i only use Hagan test kits now.higher but worth it.imo

 

[metweezer]

Originally Posted by 17cuddlefish
http:///forum/post/2541203
does salifert have any combo test kit like api? Because it seams like salifert kits are alot more expensive then api or is that because they are better quality?
Cuddle,
No I don't believe they offer combo kits. From what I have seen each test kit comes separately.

 

[tacoma38]

thery should have a master test kit

 

[metweezer]

Originally Posted by tacoma38
http:///forum/post/2541540
thery should have a master test kit
They should but they don't.

 

[17cuddlefish]

ok. Thanks for all the help guys.

 

[psu]

Tropic Marine Pro is what I use but it is alittle expensive. I used API but my tests were alittle off compared to my lfs that used Salifert, but I've heard some things about Saliferts recently that some of there batches of test were bad so I went w/ Elos---very happy w/ them.

 

[metweezer]

What is Elos

 

[natclanwy]

Originally Posted by metweezer
http:///forum/post/2542145
What is Elos

Elos is another brand of test kits. I have heard good reviews on them, but they are pricier than API kits are. Might try them if I ever have issues with my API kits.

 

[spiderwoman]

I have a mixture of different test kits right now, but did place an order on Friday for Instant Ocean ones + calcium (wasn't part of the master kit). I asked around about that kit and only heard good things. Time will tell how good they are. I'm going to test with Salifer and IO and see how similar the results are.