Best test kits

[WarDog]

Thanks for updating it Brad, I dropped the ball. Actually I was on date night, and the wife threatened divorce if I didn't put away Fishbook. So yeah... that.

[Aquattro]

Seems stats have changed. With Elos being hard to buy, they've really taken a dive in the poll

[WarDog]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Seems stats have changed. With Elos being hard to buy, they've really taken a dive in the poll

I was told, by someone who shall remain anonymous, that Salifert were just as accurate as Elos, but more cost effective. At this point, why would I pay shipping for an extra little bit of accuracy? No offense to those who swear by Elos.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by WarDog

I was told, by someone who shall remain anonymous, that Salifert were just as accurate as Elos, but more cost effective. At this point, why would I pay shipping for an extra little bit of accuracy? No offense to those who swear by Elos.

Truth be told, I think they're equal. I prefer the Elos box alk is easier to use, rest are about the same, Mg is tougher. But nicer boxes lol
I ordered some stuff from Reefsupplies, and figured I'd get my annual supply. I would have no concerns using Salifert tho

[WarDog]

You are right... Elos got dem sexy boxes!

Perhaps if I got Elos instead, my wife wouldn't have asked if 'those boxes' are going to sit next to the tank forever?

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by WarDog

You are right... Elos got dem sexy boxes!

Perhaps if I got Elos instead, my wife wouldn't have asked if 'those boxes' are going to sit next to the tank forever?

Mine are in the kitchen on top of my coffee maker, no comments from wife. I chose the right boxes lol

[WarDog]

lol

[ALBERTA REEF]

I used Elos when I started the hobby. Found the test kits easy to use. I haven't tried any others. I also like the Hanna PO4 tester.

[Myka]

I gave up on Salifert for calcium and alkalinity a long time ago. When I buy a new kit, I always test twice with the old kit, twice with the new kit. Salifert Calcium was off by 60-80 ppm from itself, not once, but twice when I made the new kit swap out. The old kit being well within expiry. For alkalinity, Salifert reads about 2 dKH higher than Elos, API, and Hanna. So I gave up on that one too.

I recently bought a Salifert Calcium kit because I couldn't get Elos ordered in. It reads 60 ppm higher than the Elos. Argh...I hate test kits.

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Aquattro

Mine are in the kitchen on top of my coffee maker, no comments from wife. I chose the right boxes lol

Warren, here's the best. My wife bought be a decorative basket to put them in for on top of the coffee maker