Salifert Nitrate and phosphate test freshwater compatibility?

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Does anyone know if the saltwater kits for these work with freshwater?

 

[tedfisher496]

Does anyone know if the saltwater kits for these work with freshwater?

I know the API test kit is the exact same for freshwater and saltwater. Im not sure about the salifert. But this is a good question, ide give it a shot. I will do the same when i start my 150 freshwater.

 

[Garf]

Does anyone know if the saltwater kits for these work with freshwater?

I expect it's just the colour cards that are different. You could always add a little salt to the sample though (about 3.5% would be nice :) )

 

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I ended up just getting some sera tests for my new planted tank but I'll compare the two just for fun to see.

 

[tedfisher496]

I ended up just getting some sera tests for my new planted tank but I'll compare the two just for fun to see.

you actually test parameters in a FW planted tank?

 

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you actually test parameters in a FW planted tank?

I don't really know the uptake rate of nitrogen sources and phosphate in a planted tank so I want to make sure I am not over of under feeding.

 

[tedfisher496]

I don't really know the uptake rate of nitrogen sources and phosphate in a planted tank so I want to make sure I am not over of under feeding.

depending on water volume and # of plants, you should not be too high. I ran my mixed cichlid 150 @ 150ppm no3 a long while without issue.


From my 10+ year experience in FW ammonia is a bigger concern along with chlorine and chloramine.