Tset kits
 

Which test kit do you guys think has the most accurate readings???

Salifert. Or Hach.

colorimeters or spectrophotometers are the only test "kits" I like to use, no guessing, very accurate! A little pricey,but...
The Chemtester CM-750 is a colorimeter capable of measuring water quality using the Aquarium Systems Test Kit Refill Reagents.

Tests:
Ammonia
Nitrite
Nitrate (High Range)
Nitrate (Low Range)
Phosphate
Copper
Marine pH

•The LCD display shows readings in mg/l (ppm).
•User friendly - Self timed menu driven tests.
•Simply follow the instructions on the screen.
at only $329 at J&L its a steal in my books, works pretty good to.

I like to use the lamotte colorimeter and spectrophotometer, but they are $1000 and $2000 respectivley, colorimeter has 40 programed tests with 25 extra programable tests, spectrophotometer does 250 tests and can data log for computer download.

for a hobbiests the chemtester at J&L is a great buy! and then a few salifert test kits to supplement it for reefing

Yes, I prefer this

http://www.labx.com/v2/adsearch/Deta...00441&CatID=12

But like I said, the Salifert kits are nice.

Brad, can I send a weekly water sample to you for "analysis" with your very cool $45,000US toy? Or even your $27 salifert test kits?

:mrgreen:

Doug

Doug, if you can't afford a couple of these for a mere 45k US, maybe you can grab one of the 2k ones from Kyle!
I unfortunately had to leave mine GC/MS at school in the lab :cry: :razz:

damn they get so funny about folks taking stuff...
I was thinking about one of those Chemtester Pluses but after the tank is cycled I don't test for ammonia or nitrate unless there is a problem so I'd end up with a redundant pH monitor.

Doug

Ya, they had a new ICP-MS that was really cool, but I couldn't fit it thru the doorway.

Did I mention that salifert makes good kits?

Salifert huh, no I don't think you did... I was just thinking of all the live rock I could buy though for the price of a few Salifert test kits.. lol.. maybe I should go back to making foam airplanes, much cheaper. lol.

Doug

I once had a Lear jet made out of foam. It was really fast and surprisingly light (it was made from foam, remember). It could seat 9 passengers and fly to the moon on a tank of unleaded!! :razz:

If 45K is too much for a little piece of mind then maybe this hobby is just not for you :biggrin:

Zactly what I bin sayin' forever!! :razz:

Okay, truth be told, I'd pay it but I want good customer service.

Doug

No, I really wouldn't.

Tell, ya what. For 45k US, I'll come to your house once a week and test your water for you. How's that for customer service??

yeah.. see you live in Victoria, you're used to Customer Service (CS) over here, we're used to BS...

Doug