Whats the best test kit for Alk and Calcium

[ace1204]

Looking for what everyone thinks is the best and maybe whats the best for the money.

 

[derek_s]

I think Salifert and API are both good for KH, and I use API for calcium. Those are probably best bang for the buck as far as those 2 particular tests are concerned, but ELOS is supposedly really good.

 

[todd03blown]

I use all the elos kits and they are top notch and very accurate!!

 

[jonboyb]

I like the SeaChem CA test personally. It's a little pricey and arduous to run, but it's a true titration test and allows for extremely precise readings. Their Mag

I concur on the API test for KH.

 

[treyeleven]

corvettecris;250991 wrote: I think Salifert and API are both good for KH, and I use API for calcium. Those are probably best bang for the buck as far as those 2 particular tests are concerned, but ELOS is supposedly really good.

I like the API for its cost effectiveness and relative accuracy, Derek got me onto this brand at cap bay.

 

[percula]

ELOS is absolutely top of the line and the only test kits validated by the NIST.

 

[ralph atl]

Elos

 

[darren24]

Salifert for both here.

 

[chefrepo]

Have been using Salifert for mine but am interested in the Elos. The API test have always been reliable I just like the accuracy I get from the Salifert.

 

[todd03blown]

the elos retail price is between 24-32 dollars I believe, depending on what test you buy.

 

[greenhut]

Elos.

Although popular, I would absolutely not recommend API or Salifert (both of which I have owned). Salifert used to be great but has suffered serious quality issues. I wanted to make API work due to cost, and literally tried three different CA kits. All three API kits read high by 80-100!. Also have had good luck with Seachem CA. I tested kits against the control that comes with the seachem.

jeff