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Old 04-03-2015, 12:29 AM
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Let's say the discrepancy on ATI test kit is 10-15% and we do a test for mg and cone up with 1000 ... After we factor in the 10-15% discrepancy that water can be 850-1150 mag when your target is 1250-1350..

At this point you might be as well guessing
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Old 04-03-2015, 01:25 AM
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wish all test kits were Hanna
Have you tried the Hanna Calcium checker yet? You might change your mind!

I agree though, I wish all kits were like the Hanna Alk and Phos kits. Potassium would be a break through.
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Old 04-03-2015, 07:11 AM
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Have you tried the Hanna Calcium checker yet? You might change your mind!

I agree though, I wish all kits were like the Hanna Alk and Phos kits. Potassium would be a break through.
He he, I did my homework on that and potassium would be amazing if it was a Hanna chlorimeter but my understanding is that it can't be made that way.
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Old 04-06-2015, 02:54 PM
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hey again, so since I originally posted this topic I have purchased a bunch of sali test kits, Hanna phosphate test

Upgraded my dosing chemicals to the highest quality crystals I can get

Things are growing and stable

Just need to swap my calcium tester, which is the absolute best ?

Hanna?
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Old 04-06-2015, 02:58 PM
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hey again, so since I originally posted this topic I have purchased a bunch of sali test kits, Hanna phosphate test

Upgraded my dosing chemicals to the highest quality crystals I can get

Things are growing and stable

Just need to swap my calcium tester, which is the absolute best ?

Hanna?
Good on you to spare no expenses and being proactive.

I used to use API Ca test but upgraded to Red Sea, much easier to read/do. I have no experience with other brands but most should be fine IMO (not API).
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My favourite Ca test is Elos, but J&L don't carry it no more
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My favourite Ca test is Elos, but J&L don't carry it no more
Reef Supplies carries Elos.
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