Are Red Sea test kits reliable

[GoVols]

I will because I am worried that the api is accurate because it shows higher levels than marine

On alk the Marine care is within 0.36 meq/L
Foundation Pro alk is within 0.05 meq/l

If I were cycling would most like go with the three Salifert kits

https://www.marinedepot.com/salifer...MIsPi1gIyX7QIVCIiGCh0qaQ41EAQYASABEgJ8ZfD_BwE
https://www.marinedepot.com/salifer...MI75_Uo4yX7QIVFmyGCh2hxAnYEAQYASABEgI9kPD_BwE
https://www.marinedepot.com/salifert-nitrate-test-kit

 

[kenziejlooft]

for those readings / context have you dosed bottled bacteria and feed/ammonia to get those results above

No they were just got of my tank water