Snappy Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 In looking, all of my reef test kits have expired and need replaced. I honestly haven't used the test's much in the past, but as my reef experience expands, it seems more and more necessary to be able to test water at home. I have only 28 gallons, but a mixed reef with a fairly heavy bio-load. Could someone (or someones) advise me on a good brand for the money and where to buy? I'm on a budget, but don't want to get sub-par equipment. Thanks reefers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Z Reef Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Salifert is the go to for most. They are typically cheaper too (which is nice) and know for accuracy. Only down side is they are usually sold in single test kits only. Not sure what all you are looking to test but Alk, Nitrate, and Phosphate are my most used tests. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Z Reef Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 Oh and most all the LFS in our area carry them. Amazon does as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lewisriverfisherman Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 I use salifert myself they seem to get the job done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdxmonkeyboy Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 FWIW... at it is worth a TON because its coming from me... Hanna checker for Alk.. you will thank me 1,000 over Nitrate and phos .. red sea pro algae control test kit (phos and nitrate) salifert calcium But honestly, with that size aquarium I wouldn't test anything I would buy two 200 gallon boxes of salt, mix them together in a trash can and then just make and change 5 gallons of water every week. and I mean EVERY week. With that small of a tank almost every problem is going to be addressed by just doing a water change. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derbird Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 If you don't mind playing mad scientist the red sea tests are a good price and from what I can tell pretty accurate. They are available at most LFS and online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xmas_one Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 On 2/5/2019 at 3:28 PM, pdxmonkeyboy said: FWIW... at it is worth a TON because its coming from me... Hanna checker for Alk.. you will thank me 1,000 over Nitrate and phos .. red sea pro algae control test kit (phos and nitrate) salifert calcium But honestly, with that size aquarium I wouldn't test anything I would buy two 200 gallon boxes of salt, mix them together in a trash can and then just make and change 5 gallons of water every week. and I mean EVERY week. With that small of a tank almost every problem is going to be addressed by just doing a water change. This Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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