Yes, it was already mentioned, Elos or Salifert.

The nature of forums are to provide opinions...
This is what I use
Alk and P04 = hanna
Cal, nitrate and ammonia = Salifert

I use API for ammonia only, all others are Salifert. Saving up for a couple Hanna's.
My LFS advised against API, after I mentioned I was planning a SPS dominant tank. I had no problem paying a few dollars more for higher accuracy.

Fact, as dictated by popular opinion

http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=40749

Test kits are the tip of the iceberg in keeping salt water tanks, you asked what you should be using, Elos, Salifert and Hanna have been mentioned. If you want to have accuracy these are the ones to choose from. Oh and by the way most of the folks that have made comments are seasoned salt water reefing people, I've been at salt water 4 years and am always asking for advise on this forum, you never know it all and there's lots of knowledge here I find.

^^^^ this ^^^

Thanks
 

Thanks for the clarification, it's appreciated

I will look for those brands, money isn't the issue, I just don't want to start a testing collection

It's obvious not to listen to the main chain stores I guess

I appreciate the input from everyone, wasn't meaning to sound ungrateful or rude if that was taken from my frustrations

Haven't seen anyone mention Red Sea, are they any more accurate? Or a waste of money?

Thank again

Mike

Being new to the hobby myself, I understand your frustrations.

I've heard good thing about Red Sea tests, I'm particular their Mag kits.

You've heard it before, I'm sure. But I reiterate this hobby takes patience, the people on this forum are here to help you.

I personally started this hobby thinking I could cheap out on certain things, but quickly found out it's best to To research, take your time and trust the individuals on this forum with the years of expierence. Most people on this forum are here to help!

Best of luck!

Thanks
 

Thanks, this was originally posted in the Newb area...

Looking forward to growing some coral

Appreciate the input

Mike

That forum is for articles, not new posts. Common mistake :)