calcium test kit

[CWeed]

Hi , Can anyone recommend a decent calcium test kit? I've been using red sea and I dont even think it works!

 

[Deanos]

Salifert.

 

[bigbris1]

I use the Seachem test kit, it last long, works well & comes in a handy case for storage. I've had issues with Habib & the Salifert mystery box.

 

[mstrofdisaster]

I use the Seachem test kit, it last long, works well & comes in a handy case for storage. I've had issues with Habib & the Salifert mystery box.

I use this one as well. I've had no issues to report and its pretty easy to use. Other people swear by Salifert though.

 

[Wes]

I hate Seachem, Salifert I've had good luck with.

But recently i switched over to Elos Test Kits and I like them alot. Even better than Salifert.

 

[mstrofdisaster]

I hate Seachem, Salifert I've had good luck with.

But recently i switched over to Elos Test Kits and I like them alot. Even better than Salifert.

How's the pricing on the Elos kits? Higher than salifert?

 

[Wes]

How's the pricing on the Elos kits? Higher than salifert?

from what i recall they are very competitive in pricing. Marinedepot sells elos test kits now if u want to compare prices.

 

[juiceguy]

i've used salifert with good results, lamotte is suppose to be more accurate but i can't distinguish the color change and i have an elos on order with marine depot.......from what reviews i've seen it is suppose to be good. price wise they are pretty much the same. the only thing i hated about salifert was the amount of reagent you had to use if your tank is in the normal calciun range of 400+

 

[bigbris1]

With the Salifert I believe you can do 1/2 tests then double the results, thereby sparing the regeants.

I like the Seachem because it lasted over a year with regular testing & the plastic case doesn't get soggy if it gets wet

 

[mstrofdisaster]

With the Salifert I believe you can do 1/2 tests then double the results, thereby sparing the regeants.

I like the Seachem because it lasted over a year with regular testing & the plastic case doesn't get soggy if it gets wet

I cant speak to the Salifert calcium test, but with their Mg test you can do 1/2 tests like he said. Go to salifert.com and you can find each test kit's instruction sheet.

 

[CWeed]

Cool thanks!