Coral won't grow!

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Metrontech

No one has stated a brand that they swear by

Yes, it was already mentioned, Elos or Salifert.

[RMC]

Originally Posted by Metrontech

I have been in the SW hobby now for nearly 2 months...

I am amazed at all the opinions...its quite something

I just can't believe API would sell a product that doesn't work and more than that stores would swear by them

I am on the hunt for the most accurate testing kits

Please advise...no opinions please...just hard facts of what you have used and what works

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

[WarDog]

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.

[Aquattro]

Fact, as dictated by popular opinion

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

[The Guy]

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.

[RMC]

^^^^ this ^^^

[Metrontech]

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

Originally Posted by The Guy

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.

[RMC]

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!

[Metrontech]

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

Looking forward to growing some coral

Appreciate the input

Mike

Originally Posted by RMC

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!

[Aquattro]

Originally Posted by Metrontech

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

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