Main hanna test kits?

[clownfish_reefer]

Hello everyone, I just came on here to ask what would be the most needed/recommended Hanna test kits to purchase for a reef tank. More specifically lps/soft corals. Before I used api but read that they aren’t really too accurate and seeing as there’s money on the line I would prefer to have accurate tests. Any help would be appreciated!

 

[thedon986]

Hello everyone, I just came on here to ask what would be the most needed/recommended Hanna test kits to purchase for a reef tank. More specifically lps/soft corals. Before I used api but read that they aren’t really too accurate and seeing as there’s money on the line I would prefer to have accurate tests. Any help would be appreciated!

My three are alkalinity, phosphate (774) and nitrate (782). I use Salifert for calcium and magnesium. I don’t test anything else and have never gotten an ICP.

 

[purpfish]

Hannah high range nitrate and ulr phosphate are easy and almost dead accurate to icp ms test

 

[gbroadbridge]

Hello everyone, I just came on here to ask what would be the most needed/recommended Hanna test kits to purchase for a reef tank. More specifically lps/soft corals. Before I used api but read that they aren’t really too accurate and seeing as there’s money on the line I would prefer to have accurate tests. Any help would be appreciated!

Just ULR Phosphate unless you like spending money :-)

Salifert works well for everything else.

 

[RockRash]

My three are alkalinity, phosphate (774) and nitrate (782). I use Salifert for calcium and magnesium. I don’t test anything else and have never gotten an ICP.

I agree with this, make sure you get the high range nitrate test. Also if you plan to quarantine with copper get that test as well. Make sure to buy reagents, you will go through them surprisingly fast.

 

[clownfish_reefer]

Just ULR Phosphate unless you like spending money :)

Salifert works well for everything else.

That’s what I was reading too! Lots of people recommend salifert. Think I might go with that then as those Hannas are pretty pricey

 

[purpfish]

I would at least get the Hannah for phosphate imo

 

[clownfish_reefer]

I agree with this, make sure you get the high range nitrate test. Also if you plan to quarantine with copper get that test as well. Make sure to buy reagents, you will go through them surprisingly fast.

Will keep that in mind! Thank you!

 

[clownfish_reefer]

I would at least get the Hannah for phosphate imo

That’s what I see mostly everyone saying. Will try to get one of those. Thinking of going with what thedon986 said (alkalinity, phosphate, nitrate). Will do the rest with salifert. Will try to go buy them tomorrow!

 

[Cichlid Dad]

I was gifted ALK, phos and nitrate Hanna test kits. I used Salufert exclusively for everything prior to this. It's been a world of difference. I still use Salufert calcium and magnesium.

 

[rtparty]

Hanna phosphorus ULR or phosphate ULR. That’s it. The rest aren’t worth it IMO. They used to be but their prices are nuts now. Especially nitrate at $1 per test. Nothing beats Hanna for phosphate though.

Use Salifert for alkalinity, calcium, and nitrate.

 

[clownfish_reefer]

Hanna phosphorus ULR or phosphate ULR. That’s it. The rest aren’t worth it IMO. They used to be but their prices are nuts now. Especially nitrate at $1 per test. Nothing beats Hanna for phosphate though.

Use Salifert for alkalinity, calcium, and nitrate.

My plan was to look on Facebook marketplace as brand new the Hannas would be a bit too much. I think phosphate will be the way to go for me. If salifert can the rest done I don’t see the point in spending more.

 

[gbroadbridge]

That’s what I see mostly everyone saying. Will try to get one of those. Thinking of going with what thedon986 said (alkalinity, phosphate, nitrate). Will do the rest with salifert. Will try to go buy them tomorrow!

I honestly wouldn't spend good money on the Hanna Alkalinity or Nitrate.

Salifert works just as well and without the expense

I just sold my Hanna Alk, Ntrate, Calcium and Copper testers.

 

[clownfish_reefer]

I honestly wouldn't spend good money on the Hanna Alkalinity or Nitrate.

Salifert works just as well and without the expense

I just sold my Hanna Alk, Ntrate, Calcium and Copper testers.

Agree with you on that. Honestly after reading everything I think I’ll only go with phosphate. Will leave the rest to salifert.

 

[clownfish_reefer]

Does it matter if I get a Hanna LR? Or would a ULR be better?

 

[rtparty]

Does it matter if I get a Hanna LR? Or would a ULR be better?

You want the ULR for phosphate

 

[clownfish_reefer]

You want the ULR for phosphate

Got it thank you!