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jason604
12-27-2014, 08:17 PM
hey guys im looking to buy some hanna checkers to ease the life of water param testing lol. Im looking for the main ones. Ca,Alk,Mag, and phosphate.

Thanks!

Wheelman76
12-27-2014, 10:15 PM
They don't make one for magnesium

Reef Pilot
12-28-2014, 12:56 AM
I only use the Hanna checker for Phosphate testing, to get the desired accuracy (about every 2 or 3 weeks). I use API for Ca, KH and nitrates, not as accurate, but good enough for what I require. And I use Salifert for Mg.

Hanna checkers are expensive along with the required regents. Plus it is not as quick as a color test (like the API ones). I test my Ca and KH every few days (in case I need to adjust my dosers). I only test my Mg just before a water change, so I know how much Mg I need to mix up. I only test nitrates about once a month (always zero, with my bio pellet reactor running).

KPG007
12-28-2014, 02:00 AM
I have a Hanna Phosphate Tester. Tester works, viles are there, but for some reason I cannot find the cap for the viles, but I don't think thats a big deal. You'll need to buy the replacement reagents too. See how it works on the video here:
http://www.reefsupplies.ca/online-store/Hanna-Instruments-Checker-Phosphate-Colorimeter.html

Sells for $55+ tax, you can have it for $20. Shoot me a text or email.

Kelly

jason604
12-28-2014, 04:17 AM
Thx Kelly, but I think I'm going to need the cap lol. I'm going to need to come by for some cal and alk from you soon tho and oh maybe some beautiful frags =)

I have a Hanna Phosphate Tester. Tester works, viles are there, but for some reason I cannot find the cap for the viles, but I don't think thats a big deal. You'll need to buy the replacement reagents too. See how it works on the video here:
http://www.reefsupplies.ca/online-store/Hanna-Instruments-Checker-Phosphate-Colorimeter.html

Sells for $55+ tax, you can have it for $20. Shoot me a text or email.

Kelly

reef-keeper
12-28-2014, 04:51 AM
I just picked up a phosphate checker @ big als in Edmonton

reef-keeper
12-28-2014, 04:52 AM
$60.00

input80
12-28-2014, 05:23 AM
Also have a brand new one, only opened to look at the contents with 25 extra reagents: will sell it for $60 if you're interested.

The Guy
12-28-2014, 05:33 AM
Also have a brand new one, only opened to look at the contents with 25 extra reagents: will sell it for $60 if you're interested.
Hey good deal with the 25 extra regents for $60.
In my opinion I would just use a Hanna checker for Phosphate testing and use Salifert for the rest of your testing.

jason604
12-28-2014, 07:49 PM
Thanks guys I found some =).

jason604
01-02-2015, 09:40 AM
Bump! Sale didn't go through. Just need phosphate checker.

jason604
01-07-2015, 05:44 AM
Bump!

jason604
01-13-2015, 02:58 AM
Bumpy bump

jason604
01-27-2015, 10:06 PM
Bump still looking for Hanna phosphate checker

monocus
01-27-2015, 10:21 PM
i got mine from their main site-about $50

Fishfriend
02-04-2015, 05:43 AM
I have a phosphate cheaker. HannaI will take 30 for it, Its like new.