Hanna testing

[Redbird5]

I've tried aquaforest and salifert calc tests they haven't given my accurate numbers. I'm tired of messing around. I'm looking at hanna tests. BRS suggested their kit, https://www.bulkreefsupply.com/brs-master-test-kit-bundle...
Which is better this kit of Hanna or the BRS test kit?

 

[RoanokeReef]

I use Hanna for Alk,Phosphate, and Nitrate and Salifert for Calcium.

 

[BryanM]

I am finding hanna reagants to be unreliable lately. I do not know what I would suggest however.

 

[JTP424]

Yea I think it depends on what you're trying to test!
Nitrate and Phosphate I trust Hanna.
Magnesium.. I say don't test... RMM!
I also use Hanna for Alk and Calcium, but I'm sure there are betters out there and others can recommend.

 

[RobertK]

Salifert is OK for calcium as long as calcium is within range or close to range. But recently when my calcium dosing pump failed I discovered that the Salifert kit does not give a reading when calcium level is low (<340 in my case).

 

[Redbird5]

Yea I think it depends on what you're trying to test!
Nitrate and Phosphate I trust Hanna.
Magnesium.. I say don't test... RMM!
I also use Hanna for Alk and Calcium, but I'm sure there are betters out there and others can recommend.

I use API for calc and KH and I have no problems. My LFSs use API as well, other than phosphates, they use Hanna. I'm thinking I could stick with what is working for me and add the Hanna MG and phosphates or just the MG.

 

[JTP424]

I use API for calc and KH and I have no problems. My LFSs use API as well, other than phosphates, they use Hanna. I'm thinking I could stick with what is working for me and add the Hanna MG and phosphates or just the MG.

I don't think API should be used beyond getting your tank cycled, but that is my personal opinion. Others can provide further input :)