Which Brand of Test Kits is Best?

[twood]

Hello All,
New guy here. I am getting back into this hobby after several years. I need to get all new test kits for a marine fish only tank. I would like to get a mulit-test kit but am not sure which brand is considered the best. Best being defined as which brand is the most accurate and easiest to read.
Thanks!

 

[jordan3548]

I use the Hagan test kit it comes with everything you need. Its a little pricey 100 bucks or so but its great. Its the one that comes in a blue case.

 

[brokendeck]

The best test kits out there at the moment are Salifert. They are very expensive but they are the best.

 

[jackri]

For marine fish only I would think you could get by pretty cheaply without spending the big bucks on kits.
You do not need to test for calcium, alk, etc -- really your big thing to check for is your nitrites, nitrates and ammonia -- again for fish only.
After you are fully cycled and in routine you may find you really don't need to test at all.
I have 2 mixed reef tanks and the only thing I keep an eye on is calcium/alk/pH and salinity and the first 3 are just for the corals.
My nitrates always read 0 and I can tell if something is "off" by looking at corals/etc.
Just my .02 but I just think the extra cash could go for something else like a really cool fish

 

[aquaguy24]

elos or lamotte are the top self stuff...but salifert will get the job done for a lower price...i use salifert