What test kit do I need
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API and Salifert are a couple of the more commonly used test kit brands for saltwater. If you need all of the tests that come in the master kits, you could buy that. Are you looking for test kits for a fish only / fish only with live rock or for a reef tank?
I just need a test kit that tells about the ammonia,nitrite, and nitrate. Just a regular master test kit
For those parameters, API works well enough. For more precise measurement of calcium, alkalinity, and magnesium, I recommend Elos.
I have the ELOS Mag test kit and I have yet to get it to work. I didn't want to become a certified chemist to test aquarium water.
Which kit are you having trouble with? I'd be happy to help out. I've noticed that when I notice an odd result, it is usually my fault, not the kit, so there is always possible user error. Then you could also have a potential bad batch, but that has only happened to Elos once that I'm aware of.I bought the Elos kit and I can't get it to tell me any thing.
EDIT: NM. You have issues getting the magnesium kit to work? It is very similar to their calcium kit. What results are you getting out of it.
From what I've seen and experienced, yes. I suppose some of the other kits are fairly comparable, like calcium, nitrate, and magnesium, but I don't trust salifert's alkalinity kits in the slightest. Even if you don't get all Elos kits, their alkalinity test is worth it and is only very slightly more expensive. It lines up well with LaMotte, Hach, etc. kits.
The the magnesium kit. I have just about used up the products with no changes as described in the instructions.
First step using "A" I get to 28 drops to change the colors as stated, but from there, nothing looks as it's suppose to.