Multi parameter meters?

[skinz78]

Ok I'll admit it, I rarely check my parameters. I've been looking at these new multi parameter meters and I'm wondering if there is a good one that people recommend? I see this one for about $350....

 

[Rmckoy]

I haven’t read much good about the spin test which I believe is api ?

I’ve wanted yo try this Hanna one but a little too high price for my liking .
If my system was newer I would most likely have bought it already

 

[vetteguy53081]

Ok I'll admit it, I rarely check my parameters. I've been looking at these new multi parameter meters and I'm wondering if there is a good one that people recommend? I see this one for about $350....

I have this set and it is fantastic, organized and communicates each step for each test and maintains an electronic log of your readings for up to ten tanks

 

[Reefer Matt]

Ok I'll admit it, I rarely check my parameters. I've been looking at these new multi parameter meters and I'm wondering if there is a good one that people recommend? I see this one for about $350....

If you don't own any of the Hanna checkers, then the Marine Master may be the way to go. It is $457 with reagents, or $385 for just the meter only. It tests pH, Alkalinity, Ammonia, Calcium, Magnesium, Nitrate, Nitrite, and Phosphate levels.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Just realize that you will rarely, if ever, need to test for ammonia and nitrite, and pH is likely better served by a pH meter.

 

[skinz78]

If you don't own any of the Hanna checkers, then the Marine Master may be the way to go. It is $457 with reagents, or $385 for just the meter only. It tests pH, Alkalinity, Ammonia, Calcium, Magnesium, Nitrate, Nitrite, and Phosphate levels.

I do have Hanna checkers but all of my regents are expired.

 

[skinz78]

Just realize that you will rarely, if ever, need to test for ammonia and nitrite, and pH is likely better served by a pH meter.

Is there a better meter that does cal, alk, and mag?

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

Is there a better meter that does cal, alk, and mag?

Must it be a single meter? Why not one of each for much less cost?

 

[skinz78]

Must it be a single meter? Why not one of each for much less cost?

I'm looking for ease of use and less clutter

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley Verified Community Expert]

I'm looking for ease of use and less clutter

OK, fair enough. I just don't think the Hanna Marine Master is worth getting. it's specifications do not look good to me.

For example:

pH +/- 0.2 (very bad)

Magnesium +/- 64 ppm

calcium +/- 25 ppm