What Test Kits Do I Need?

[wolffvet]

I have the basic test kits, ammonia, ph, nitrates and nitrites and a cooper test that a buddy gave me. What other test kits do I need to purchase and who makes the best?

 

[stacy]

I would recommend a calcium test kit as well. I have tried several different kits and so far all appeared to be about the same.

 

[steamboat1569]

I would also get a test for alkalinity and a test for silicates.

 

[crystain]

A phosphates kit is also handy.
POssible Iodine as well.

 

[karlas]

definitly get an alkalinity test alk and ph work together and when one goes screwy the other one will also. phosphats and calcium would be ones to consider also. high phosphates can cause alge blooms

 

[nm reef]

Personally I prefer salifert tests.......been the best for me....available/reliable...
I test ph/calcium/alkalinity/nitrate/phosphates/sg/temp...on occassion I check iodine but that one can be difficult to get correct readings on....
I have ammonia and nitrite test kits on hand just in case they are needed but haven't tested them in months...but ya never know when an emergency may arise!!!!