Ok so I tested again this morning....
API 8.5
Salifert 12.5
tested the check solution which is labeled 7.3....
and got 11.5 *wonders if salifert tests the check solution with their test kits*
so if I subtract 4 from my 12.5 reading I get 8.5 which is what the API test reads
The second salifert test kit from the shop was off the charts...according to that one my dkh is over 16.
I hate test kits!

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260g mixed reef, 105g sump, water blaster 7000 return, Bubble King SM 300 skimmer, Aqua Controller Jr, 4 radions, 3 Tunze 6055s,1 tunze 6065, 2 Vortech MP40s, Vortech MP20, Tunze ATO, GHL SA2 doser, 2 TLF reactors (1 carbon, 1 rowa).
http://www.canreef.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=50034 . Tank Video here
http://www.vimeo.com/2304609 and here
http://www.vimeo.com/16591694