Test kit

[Fishie]

I havean API ca test kit...

Now I need to start measuring Alk kh... And mag

 

Is the API ok or should I go with salifert or something else.

[zygote2k]

API is crap.

Stick with Salifert.

[Coral Hind]

I have been using the API Cal and Alk test kits for many years. I have compared them to the other more costly kits and they were close enough that for me the cost wasn't worth it.

[Coral Hind]

If you want to test Mag you will need to use something other then API brand, they don't make a Mag one.

[Origami]

API makes a decent alk test kit. It's inexpensive and provides value.

 

I've only had one kit that's been off over the years and it reported a higher alk than was the case. It pays to have an alkalinity standard to test it against in order to avoid this problem. When this happens, it's good enough just to adjust the amount of water your testing to make an errant test kit accurate again.

 

I have no issues with their calcium kit either.

 

I use Seachem for magnesium and have been satisfied.

 

I use Salifert, too.

[Fishie]

Do u get API for kh at a petsmart

[Coral Hind]

They have it as well as the local fish stores.

[DaveS]

I use API for Ca and Alk. I know it's not the most precise but given that I'm not trying to keep my Ca or Alk at an exact value but within a range, it's close enough.

[spankna]

<br />I have been using the API Cal and Alk test kits for many years. I have compared them to the other more costly kits and they were close enough that for me the cost wasn't worth it.<br />

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+1. Bought a salifert kit for each of these test and the difference was minimal. On the other hand, I do not trust APIs nitrate and phosphate test. Had one kit misread on both.

 

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