Is there such thing as a BEST nitrate test kit? These options are pretty darn good!

[randyBRS]

Nitrate is definitely one of those more difficult to test for type of parameters, specifically for saltwater and an affordable test kit.

There are some shining stars that stand out in the hobby nitrate test kit realm....but for the LOVE of Reefkeeping, @Hanna Instruments PLEASE find a way to make us a Nitrate Checker!

 

[tweeter]

Yes Hanna, we do need a tester from you!!!

 

[Cyricdark]

Nitrate is definitely one of those more difficult to test for type of parameters, specifically for saltwater and an affordable test kit.

There are some shining stars that stand out in the hobby nitrate test kit realm....but for the LOVE of Reefkeeping, @Hanna Instruments PLEASE find a way to make us a Nitrate Checker!

I was watching this video and something bothered me it sounds like when you guys are doing the salifert low range that you're still looking from top down, you do know that you're supposed to look at it through the side when you're doing low range right?

 

[Colin_S]

I love these best of video's.. that's all

 

[robbyg]

Yes Hanna, we do need a tester from you!!!

I talked to them two weeks ago and one of the sales guys told me that nothing was in the works. He said tons of requests have come in but he has heard there are major issues with making this test kit reliable.

 

[cedwards04]

I have found that I can use my hanna phosphate ulr ppm checker to accurately read my red sea nitrate test. I can accurately test between 0-10ppm nitrates. Changing the dilution rate opens up the range more, but the results are not as precise.

 

[robbyg]

I have found that I can use my hanna phosphate ulr ppm checker to accurately read my red sea nitrate test. I can accurately test between 0-10ppm nitrates. Changing the dilution rate opens up the range more, but the results are not as precise.

Very cool info. You should do a seperate thread on this with some pictures. You should get the official credit for finding this out.

 

[cedwards04]

Very cool info. You should do a seperate thread on this with some pictures. You should get the official credit for finding this out.

I did do a thread on it, but I cannot take all the credit. I got the idea from another thread on here where someone did it in order to test nitrates accurately under 1ppm. I am not exactly the originator.

 

[robbyg]

I did do a thread on it, but I cannot take all the credit. I got the idea from another thread on here where someone did it in order to test nitrates accurately under 1ppm. I am not exactly the originator.

Do you have a link?

Thanks

 

[cedwards04]

Accurately test nitrates using hanna phosphate checker

For anyone looking for an accurate, reliable way to measure nitrates in your reef tank, I think I have found a good solution. This method mixes the red sea test kit with the hanna phosphate ulr ppm checker. I found through testing a known nitrate solution that the red sea test kit is fairly...

www.reef2reef.com

 

[BurgerFish]

So, what's is the easiest test to read for nitrates?

 

[randyBRS]

So, what's is the easiest test to read for nitrates?

For me personally, I think the Nyos and the shades of yellow are easiest for me to read.

 

[Snoopy 67]

Agreed yellow is a lot easier for me also.

 

[Zoajohn]

I struggle with reading salifert’s. Up until 25 they’re all about the same color

 

[Colin_S]

I use nyos, used it for over a year now, and hate the yellow, the cards look more orange than yellow and every test i can only tell that its somewhere between 10-20 at a guess. i'm switching to salifert, hoping thats easier to read.

 

[mike550]

I use nyos, used it for over a year now, and hate the yellow, the cards look more orange than yellow and every test i can only tell that its somewhere between 10-20 at a guess. i'm switching to salifert, hoping thats easier to read.

Colin just be aware that the Salifert test increments are 0, 2, 5, 10, 25, 50, 100. So if you’re looking for more separation in the 10-25 range Salifert doesn’t really do it.

 

[Snoopy 67]

I would see if someone you know or your store uses it & watch then do the test.
Then see if you can easily read it before purchase.

 

[Colin_S]

Looking forward to the day @Hanna Instruments bring out a digital checker for it...