test kits

[fishinfool]

any one help me out whats the best test kit for testing nitrates?

 

[badoleross]

The most highly recommended test kits on this forum or any other I have read are clearly Saliferts. I am currently using SERA that came with my tank but i plan on making the switchas these run out.

 

[murph]

My Aquarium Pharmaceutical kit and Salifert kit for nitrates give identical readings. The APs are much easier to find at the various LFS and a little easier on the wallet also.
The only advantage with the Salifert kit where nitrates are concerned is the low range is a tad easier to discern.

 

[mrdc]

I use AP test for ammonia and nitrates with no problem. The low range can be a little difficult to distiguish between 0 - 10.

 

[27mtaylor]

I ues the Aquarium Pharmaceutical kit also. It seems to give a good reading. I do agree that the low range can be a little hard to figure out.

 

[milomlo]

I AGREE 100% with the difficulty in reading the low range. I just ordered a Salifert Nitrate, nitrite, and Mag tests. I already use Salifert for ammonia and Calcium. I use Fastest for PH. I would like to know more about Fastest for other tests though as they aren't as complicated as Salifert. Although I think complicated is not the right word...maybe complex. I don't know. I do like that with Fastest you just dump the foil package in your water vial and shake it up. DONE.
Anyone have any input on Fastest for ammonia, trites, and trates????