Best Alk Test Kit
 

I am thinking of adding some calcium addition to the tank but want to know what I have and what I'm putting in.

What brands are the best? Is there a clear winner for Alk Tests?

Salifert.

X2 Salifert

rumour has it salifert makes a good one. I've used Seachem and been happy with the results though. Never tried the salifert kit

Doug

Salifert :mrgreen:

Yep, Salifert.

It seems pretty clear and cut which people think are the best. I'm just wondering why? What makes them better than the rest? Are they a stick that you dip or solutions? Just wondering :smile:

Walter

Walter, they're very accurate, have a high consistency and very easy to tell the end point of the titration.

So it's not like the Hagen ones where you are not quite sure what shade of pink it is? :lol:

Walter

I definatly reccomend Salifert for all the above reasons too.

exactly. it goes from blue to pink at the end point, no confusion. If you have a Hagen, throw it out immediately!! :razz:

Actually, I'm tempted to but the mixed kit from J&L for $99... I think it is 5 or 6 tests. :mrgreen: Thanks for the info!

Walter

The 5 kits for $99 is a good selection of kits.

oh incase no one has said this one..



Salifert :mrgreen:

Steve

Steve, with your number of posts, you don't really need to pad them anymore.

hmm calling the kettel black eh :mrgreen:

Steve

Anyone ever use the Lamotte tests ??

I have heard of them but never saw them for sale anywhere.. how do you like them Zulu?

Steve

I used them in school, as well as Hach kits, but they're pricey and not readily available. You can get them at www.coleparmer.com, IIRC