What's the best phosphate checker

[Brandon3152134]

I wanna check my phosphate. I'm not having any issues but what would be the best checker to give me a rough idea of what I'm looking at here. I don't really wanna go buy the 50 dollar hanna checker but if it's the only one that's worth anything I will.

 

[Idoc]

I've only used a Hanna ULR phosohates checker, it works well.

 

[Duffer]

I've only used a Hanna ULR phosohates checker, it works well.

+1

 

[DinoMagnet]

I've only used a Hanna ULR phosohates checker, it works well.

+2

 

[Mike from TN]

I've only used a Hanna ULR phosohates checker, it works well.

+3

 

[REEFTIDE]

ULR Phosphate OR if you're wanting a reading that is slightly more accurate the Phosphorus checker might be for you.
That being said, the ULR Phosphate checker is more functional for most users and is the one we use in our facility. Its simpler to understand and gives us good-enough results.
Make sure to get a good microfiber cloth to clean the cuvettes and depending on how often you test you'll want to order replacements for yourself

 

[noobreefer2]

I use the salifert phosphate test kit, I would not recommend it, it always comes out the same color.

 

[Wspangler]

I use the hannah url as well.

Buy the standard to test your checker. It's worth the price of mind


I fill my vials with ro water after the test. By keeping the inside wet you dont have to worry about water spots on the inside effecting your readings.

 

[[Cameron]]

The best test is the one you will use. By that measure the Hanna one is king as it is easy to use. The Salifert is a single reagent, very fast, accurate and cheaper. So if you are only testing occasionally the Salifert is a good choice.

 

[Super Fly]

after trying few different brands for PO4 test, I find Hanna's the easiest and most precise to use. No more trying to guess test color to figure out level. I recognize the upfront cost for Hanna may seem high but in hindsight I wish I would've just bought this from the beginning instead of wasting $ trying out the cheaper kits.

 

[adumb112]

Also recommend the Hanna ULR.

 

[Gtinnel]

I'm sure you've noticed a trend by now, but I also use the Hannah ULR Phosphate checker

 

[nereefpat]

ULR phosphorous. The conversion isn't hard.... result x 3 and move the decimal.

 

[windemerejack]

Hanna for me but the best of the rest is the Elos HR Phosphate test kit, its as good as the Hanna but its a colour match, which for some can be difficult but i find it easy.

 

[itsken37]

api works well for me

 

[PatW]

I use the Hanna ULR phosphorous. As said, you multiply the result by 3 and move the decimal point. The phosphorous test is a more sensitive than the phosphate test. The two by Hanna are the only home tests that are sensitive enough to be of much use.

 

[JCTReefer]

Hanna ULR here also. The H1-736 phosphorus
Here’s an easy conversion chart if you purchase that one

 

[fish farmer]

I wanna check my phosphate. I'm not having any issues but what would be the best checker to give me a rough idea of what I'm looking at here. I don't really wanna go buy the 50 dollar hanna checker but if it's the only one that's worth anything I will.

The best checker to give you a rough idea is Salifert, IMO.

I have a Hanna low range, it is accurate. I can see if you are a doser of phosphate where it would have a place. I don't want to have to worry about buying extra cloths, extra cuvettes when they scratch. I had to go on the internet to really understand how to use it after I messed up the first few tests.....if you order one you might as well order more reagents the kit comes with a handful of reagent packets.

 

[zalick]

Another +1 for Hanna ULR phosphorus

 

[DE FISH]

Hanna ULR phosphorus salifert is impossible to read at low levels