Test Kit Analysis

[jakaufman]

I searched to see if I could find this PDF somewhere on the boards but didn't see it.

 

Here is a great comparison of test kits and the variation of results as performed by DFWMAS/Melev's Reef. Interesting to see the results and, my main concern, how older Salifert kits compare to the new ones.

 

http://www.dfwmas.org/pdf_files/Test%20Kit%20Analysis.pdf

 

Figured I would share since it took me a bit to find the file!

 

Joe

Edited April 24, 2008 by jakaufman

[amay121]

Would be nice if there was a link.

[jakaufman]

i got the link in there.. jeez.. it only took me 30 secs to add it haha

[flowerseller]

Would be nice if there was a link.

it would it be more helpful if there was someone to click in it for you too.

[mogurnda]

it would it be more helpful if there was someone to click in it for you too.

Even better if someone could read it to me.

 

Okay, I read it. As far as I can tell, the conclusion is that you shouldn't spend too much time staring at your test kits.

[treesprite]

Even better if someone could read it to me.

 

Okay, I read it. As far as I can tell, the conclusion is that you shouldn't spend too much time staring at your test kits.

 

even better if someone could pick out the ones that are best and buy them for me

[Highland Reefer]

Joe,

 

 

Thanks for the link. It pretty much verified what I suspected.

 

I have been using Salifert and API test kits. My results for each one are pretty much the same. The Salifert does give a brake down in smaller elements than API, but for reeffing purposes I find either one works fine. I find that API is simplier to use and less expensive, so I use the API regularly and double check with Salifert to see more accurately where I am at as necessary. My two cents.

Edited April 24, 2008 by Highland Reefer

[dtfleming]

Use api kits and never had a problem. Interested that once again AWT testing has issue with their tests.

[dshnarw]

Interested that once again AWT testing has issue with their tests.

 

 

 

...but not surprised

 

[treesprite]

The API nitrate test you have to hold the vile the exact same distance from the white background every time you use it, otherwise your readings will not be respectively accurate.