which of these test kits do you think are rubbish and which are worth keeping?

[Ballyhoo]

and which others should one consider getting for a mixed reef tank? I have stopped testing NH3/4 since I have to seachum ammonia alert, which is always at yellow. I never really find a number in testing that falls outside of range. But I'm sure things are more complex than that. Like what I would really like know is how feeding or overfeeding affect parameters, but I don't think I have that level of skill yet.

 

[EeyoreIsMySpiritAnimal]

Any test will work as long as you use it as directed.

Edit: but don't use test strips

 

[Ballyhoo]

Any test will work as long as you use it as directed.

Edit: but don't use test strips

ok, so i should toss my strips. does anyone with a tank after its cycled sill test for NH3or NH4 ? Does anyone test for nitrites or nitrates? the only reason why I would be interested in nitrites or nitrates is any relationship w algae.

 

[Randy Holmes-Farley]

Unless you are dosing ammonia, testing ammonia in an established reef tank has minimal use, especially with a kit that isn’t going to give accurate data at very low levels.