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The Many Methods for Supplementing Calcium and Alkalinity

There is no aspect of reef aquarium chemistry more important than calcium and alkalinity. Many of my previous articles have described various aspects of these systems in detail. In reading those articles, aquarists will note one pervasive theme...

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Here’s a super informative article.

Perfect, thank you.

 

[mmw64]

Haha I was the same testing seemed like a hassle now I test alk around 4 times a week and everything else usually once a week. With the salfert a alk test takes around 2 mins to do so I told myself if I’m going to have this kind of money wrapped up in coral I can spare 20-30 min a week in testing.

Maybe if I use just Salifert I will feel more confident in my testing. Some of the tests are just difficult in my opinion, and old eyes don't help.

 

[mr d smack]

I’ll share some alk testing from my experience

I started off with api kits, like most did back then, and found sailfert was more accurate etc…. Tried a Hanna hand held and gave it away. I then discovered LaMotte and trashed the sailfert. I won another Hanna and gave it away just cause I gave they last one away lol. Well I gave the Hanna another chance and comparing LaMotte to the Hanna I use Hanna. I still have the LaMotte and nope it’s not for sale. It never hurts to check your checker lol

 

[Ultraman]

Hanna meters are spot on with my Lamotte.

 

[Lance A. Lot]

I've found the the Hach DR6000 is pretty accurate.