Alk, Calcium, Magnesium Monitoring

[OnePuffMan]

I'm starting the foray into corals and want to start tracking the above elements. While the API Aquaspin would be choice #1, I'm not dropping the $2k for it.

I have 4 options I'm debating and am curious to see everyone's opinion. As a note, we have a full Apex system.

1. All-in-one photometer - everything in one place plus tracking with the app
   1. Exact iDip - seems good and the per use is much cheaper than Hannah or the Trident
   2. Hannah Marine Master - Hannah but everything in one
2. Trident - integrates into the Apex and eventually a DOS unit
3. Hannah checkers - the standard, though they've gotten expensive per test

 

[DrkNMighty]

I have the Hanna Marine Master and really like it so far. Has an app that keeps records of all test as well as the ability to track multiple tanks. You can also view recent test directly on the tester. One of my favorite things is you can leave the "tutorial" mode on and it gives you a nice step by step for each test.

 

[Jasonak]

I use hanna checkers for ALK , NIT , PHOS , COPPER
I use salifert for calcium and also for backup if my alk seems out of whack. ALso used for magnesium.

 

[specsgirl]

I have a trident and love how easy it was to set up and the "set it and forget it" part of testing while I have access to results and trends from my phone or computer at any time or anywhere in the world. The fact that it can integrate with the DOS for further needs is a bonus as well.

 

[Outlaw Corals]

I’ve been using Salifert test kits for 30 year’s old, reliable