Best salifert tests to replace api

[softiesplease]

Hello,
I am wondering the best salifert test kits to replace API tests. If there is a salifert that is not really better than API it would be good to know. If this is not the correct place to post I apologize I figure this counts as reef chemistry. Looking at the Ca, Mag, Alk, Nitrate, pH, phosphate, nitrite, ammonia, silicate. I have all but the silicate in API tests

 

[homer1475]

Nearly any test is more accurate then API.

Not sure what you mean by "what salifert tests" as they only make 1 kind of tests.

 

[gbroadbridge]

Hello,
I am wondering the best salifert test kits to replace API tests. If there is a salifert that is not really better than API it would be good to know. If this is not the correct place to post I apologize I figure this counts as reef chemistry. Looking at the Ca, Mag, Alk, Nitrate, pH, phosphate, nitrite, ammonia, silicate. I have all but the silicate in API tests

Salifert is good for everything but Phosphate.

For Phosphate use a Hanna checker.

 

[VintageReefer]

Use Hanna for alkalinity also. Fastest and easiest test kit available. Little more money up front but down the line you only have to buy refills

 

[Sophie"s mom]

Hello,
I am wondering the best salifert test kits to replace API tests. If there is a salifert that is not really better than API it would be good to know. If this is not the correct place to post I apologize I figure this counts as reef chemistry. Looking at the Ca, Mag, Alk, Nitrate, pH, phosphate, nitrite, ammonia, silicate. I have all but the silicate in API tests

Even if you can only buy one at a time, I would go for Hanna, at least for what I call “ the big 4”, PH,ALK, NITRATE, AND PHOSPHATE. Salifert are fine, I have several that. Use. I just personally like Hanna because it takes the guess work out of the equation.