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I would like to upgrade from the API tests I have now to something a little more accurate and trustworthy among fellow hobbyists.
Currently I'm looking at this Salifert kit. Is there another site out there that has it priced cheaper?
I know I need pH, Ammonia/Ammonium, Nitrate, Calcium, Magnesium, Alkalinity, and Phosphate and that kit above includes all of those but do I need Nitrite as well? I normally don't give it anyways in a parameter report because nobody asks for it and it's always at or around 0 for me. My understanding is that in a well established aquarium it doesn't really come into play much anymore.
I also know Hanna Checkers are an option as well but I'm not too sold on their devices yet, I understand that they sometimes will give a range of values for the same water in subsequent tests. However, I trust fellow hobbyists and their first-hand experiences more than rumors and such so if someone has something that differs from what I've heard about them, I'd be happy to hear about it.
In terms of pH, would a probe be better and cheaper long-term? If so, is there a good setup with a small form factor that works well? Not all that interested in the Apex system because it's more components than I wish to invest in at the moment but I have considered the ReefKeeper lite before. The Pinpoint pH monitor at BRS is within my price point as well.
Currently I'm looking at this Salifert kit. Is there another site out there that has it priced cheaper?
I know I need pH, Ammonia/Ammonium, Nitrate, Calcium, Magnesium, Alkalinity, and Phosphate and that kit above includes all of those but do I need Nitrite as well? I normally don't give it anyways in a parameter report because nobody asks for it and it's always at or around 0 for me. My understanding is that in a well established aquarium it doesn't really come into play much anymore.
I also know Hanna Checkers are an option as well but I'm not too sold on their devices yet, I understand that they sometimes will give a range of values for the same water in subsequent tests. However, I trust fellow hobbyists and their first-hand experiences more than rumors and such so if someone has something that differs from what I've heard about them, I'd be happy to hear about it.
In terms of pH, would a probe be better and cheaper long-term? If so, is there a good setup with a small form factor that works well? Not all that interested in the Apex system because it's more components than I wish to invest in at the moment but I have considered the ReefKeeper lite before. The Pinpoint pH monitor at BRS is within my price point as well.