alk test

[snowmansnow]

so whats the word on the best alk test kit these days?

pffft you youn folk and your fancy test kits...

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[heathlindner25]

I love Red Sea Pro, extremely accurate and refill viles, around 12 bucks for 75 test

 

[snowmansnow]

does red sea pro even HAVE an alk test ? maybe i was looking in the wrong place

 

[heathlindner25]

SnowManSnow;828887 wrote: does red sea pro even HAVE an alk test ? maybe i was looking in the wrong place

why would I lie to you? I think it's the best 1 out!...lol it comes in a nice black plastic box, to protect the chemicals from light, very nice kit

 

[fidofence]

It comes in the box with the calcium and magnesium test also

 

[heathlindner25]

Fidofence;828889 wrote: It comes in the box with the calcium and magnesium test also

yeah but that's not the Pro Kit, it's Pro or nothing...lol

 

[ralph atl]

Elos! Love!

 

[heathlindner25]

mysterybox;828891 wrote: Elos! Love!

I like elos, but he said the "best".....lol

 

[rdnelson]

I like both Red Sea and Elos for AlK. They seem to be very close to each other. Red Sea is easier though. For Cal, I prefer Red Sea. But, in my opinion the Red Sea Mag kit is garbage. I will only use Elos for that.

 

[fidofence]

Is your pro different than mine?
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[mc524]

I have the API, but also double check it with the Seachem Mag kit which comes with the Alk also. However, i did buy an Elos pH kit the other day and liked it. So i may switch it to Elos. See how the rest of them work.


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[heathlindner25]

Fidofence;828894 wrote: Is your pro different than mine?

well that does say pro on it, does it use a red liquid that turns blue and red again?

 

[rdnelson]

heathlindner25;828907 wrote: well that does say pro on it, does it use a red liquid that turns blue and red again?

Mine says pro and uses a red liquid that turns blue but I have never seen it turn red again. Doesn't indicate that in the instructions either.

 

[heathlindner25]

rdnelson99;828913 wrote: Mine says pro and uses a red liquid that turns blue but I have never seen it turn red again. Doesn't indicate that in the instructions either.

I perceive it to be a shade of red, kind of a dirty red. what color would you call it? the laminated piece of paper that comes with the instructions on it shows you the color it's supposed to turn.

 

[rdnelson]

Blue. LOL. When you say it turns from red to blue and back to red it makes me wonder if you are stopping short. When I and a drop it turns blue until I mix by shaking and then it goes back to blue. However that is not a completed test. You need to go until it STAYS blue even after it is mixed. Then read the amount used and compare to the chart.

 

[rdnelson]

That didn't come out right. LOL. But basically, the test is not complete until it stays blue. At least that is the way I took it.

 

[heathlindner25]

rdnelson99;828919 wrote: That didn't come out right. LOL. But basically, the test is not complete until it stays blue. At least that is the way I took it.

I don't believe you're right rich, the test is over when it turns a dirty red, or that's what my instructions say. and it's a Red Sea Pro alkalinity test kit, in the black plastic box.

 

[rdnelson]

heathlindner25;828921 wrote: I don't believe you're right rich, the test is over when it turns a dirty red, or that's what my instructions say. and it's a Red Sea Pro alkalinity test kit, in the black plastic box.

You are absolutely right. I stand corrected. LOL. I was confusing it in my mind (what little bit is left) with the Cal. I had to go pull it because i was so sure. I was ready to take a picture and post it. .

 

[heathlindner25]

rdnelson99;828930 wrote: You are absolutely right. I stand corrected. LOL. I was confusing it in my mind (what little bit is left) with the Cal. I had to go pull it because i was so sure. I was ready to take a picture and post it. .

yeah I test my tank twice a week, I got the ending color down pat!!

 

[gregoryleonard]

Hanna AK hand held checker. Uses colorimeter and can purchase reagent solution for $9.99 for 25 tests that's $0.04 per test after intial investment of $50 for the unit and reagent solution.