lotsofloo Posted January 3, 2010 Share Posted January 3, 2010 which are your favourite test kits? please tell me i wan to change my test kits . i dun like api nitrate test kit is not good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daryl Tsc Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Salifert,Tropic Marine or Tetra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member teebs Posted January 5, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted January 5, 2010 Tropic Marin test Kits are very good but expensive. Currently I am using Sera Test Kits which are reasonably good and the main reason I am using them is that I can get a very special price for them. Quote My Setup: 3x2x2 tank with IOS Equipment List: Chiller: Artica 1/5HP Chiller Pump: Sicce 4000 Return Pump: OR3500 Skimmer: Deltec APF600 Wavemaker: Tunze Wavebox/2x Hydor K2/SCWD wavemaker Lights: DElighting 2x150W MH + 2x 39W T5 Atinic FR: Skimz FR Pump: Atman AT-104 Tubby ATO, Kalkweisser Reactor with magnetic stirrer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackywongto Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 which are your favourite test kits? please tell me i wan to change my test kits . i dun like api nitrate test kit is not good who do you not like about it? just curious. Quote Eqpt: Deltec MCE 600, Tunze 6055 with Tunze 7091 controller, Artica 1/15 HP chiller, AquaIllumination Sol Blue LED Light System 2011 resolution : Do it simpler, better and in an easier way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimkim23 Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 who do you not like about it? just curious. i'm using api ah.. not bad mah Quote a noobie reefer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotsofloo Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 actually i hate it i wont the the reading of my nitrate like for expamle its 2.5 mg but i will only read higher than 0 but less than 5 . i hate the sera ph test kit too . lets say my ph is 8.3 but i will only know that it is higher than 8 but less than 8.5. however their test tube is quite good. i know im picky and very slective about my test kits but i have very high standards and like to get an exact , accrate measurement of my tank parameter . i think i will try the tropic marine test kits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackywongto Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 actually i hate it i wont the the reading of my nitrate like for expamle its 2.5 mg but i will only read higher than 0 but less than 5 . i hate the sera ph test kit too . lets say my ph is 8.3 but i will only know that it is higher than 8 but less than 8.5. however their test tube is quite good. i know im picky and very slective about my test kits but i have very high standards and like to get an exact , accrate measurement of my tank parameter . i think i will try the tropic marine test kits For accurate nitrate reading, get this http://www.reefdepot.com.sg/AddProduct.asp?ProdID=1112 For accurate PH reading, get this http://www.reefdepot.com.sg/AddProduct.asp?ProdID=165 Quote Eqpt: Deltec MCE 600, Tunze 6055 with Tunze 7091 controller, Artica 1/15 HP chiller, AquaIllumination Sol Blue LED Light System 2011 resolution : Do it simpler, better and in an easier way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotsofloo Posted January 6, 2010 Author Share Posted January 6, 2010 u are mad i dont have much money to spare i only have eight dollars!. any way i think i will get my ph moniter from nature aquarium they are selling it for 60 and it can be used for salt water . for nitrate i think i will get the tropic marine brand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackywongto Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 u are mad i dont have much money to spare i only have eight dollars!. any way i think i will get my ph moniter from nature aquarium they are selling it for 60 and it can be used for salt water . for nitrate i think i will get the tropic marine brand lol just joking friend. Just make sure you calibrate your monitor before use. for nitrate, I think all test kit is about the same. It prob does not matter if your tank has 2 ppm or 6 ppm. but when you see it climb over months to above 30 , then perhaps the alarm should go off. But being a perfectionist, you prob have your own ideas. Keep us posted on how tropic marine test kit fare and how it compares with API. Quote Eqpt: Deltec MCE 600, Tunze 6055 with Tunze 7091 controller, Artica 1/15 HP chiller, AquaIllumination Sol Blue LED Light System 2011 resolution : Do it simpler, better and in an easier way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotsofloo Posted January 7, 2010 Author Share Posted January 7, 2010 im gonna do a review on three different brands of test kits which are api, red sea tropic marine. it should take some time i will post it in about three years time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackywongto Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 im gonna do a review on three different brands of test kits which are api, red sea tropic marine. it should take some time i will post it in about three years time nice. k. i check back in 3.5 yrs time. Quote Eqpt: Deltec MCE 600, Tunze 6055 with Tunze 7091 controller, Artica 1/15 HP chiller, AquaIllumination Sol Blue LED Light System 2011 resolution : Do it simpler, better and in an easier way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member onizukaa Posted January 7, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted January 7, 2010 im gonna do a review on three different brands of test kits which are api, red sea tropic marine. it should take some time i will post it in about three years time ok awaiting your result after 3 years.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRC Member poomoon Posted January 7, 2010 SRC Member Share Posted January 7, 2010 im gonna do a review on three different brands of test kits which are api, red sea tropic marine. it should take some time i will post it in about three years time umm ... by that time there are other new ones already, and hopefully all of us still into the hobby Quote 25 Gal Micro Ocean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotsofloo Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 yes thats true. but these are still the major brands if there are new ones i will use it and tell your about it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenkoh08 Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Hi bro just afew question don't mind 1. How long have u been reefing and testing water parameter to judge 2. In long term investment of the standard u're looking for the two product 1.) American Marine Pinpoint Nitrate Monitor 2.) American Marine Pinpoint pH Monitor aren't so expensive as u can monitor it and just change the probe after a yr or so, as for calibrate just 3mths once heard this brand not bad and long lasting and lastly you'll be a great help to alot of reefer if u can state more product which u've been using and the compare result will stay tune on ur posting cheers & happy reefing Steven Koh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotsofloo Posted January 8, 2010 Author Share Posted January 8, 2010 im not a very senior mebor actually a novice i think ive been keeping my tank for two months. but ive been keeping freshwater fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotsofloo Posted January 9, 2010 Author Share Posted January 9, 2010 well actually what im trying to do is top use different types of brands . since im very junior, i amtrying to use that period of three years to gain experience, try out different brands see if my initial judgement is correct about api.after that period i will gain more experience and can give proper advice to other reefers who are looking for good test kits i will try to use other brands but i have to finish using each brand . my parents arent paying for the test kits so i have to depend on my pocket money to buy more test kits. no kid who has a reef tank can ever afford the american marine pinpoint moniter unless one is a very rich kid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yooyoo99 Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Have always been using salifert for the past 5 years or so. Never fail me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lotsofloo Posted January 10, 2010 Author Share Posted January 10, 2010 where did u buy it is it expensive like above 20 dollars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digiman Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 where did u buy it is it expensive like above 20 dollars Salifert Test Kits can be found in most LFS. For a price indication, pls refer to FreshnMarine and ReefDepot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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