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Lofus
03-01-2004, 05:03 PM
I am thinking of adding some calcium addition to the tank but want to know what I have and what I'm putting in.

What brands are the best? Is there a clear winner for Alk Tests?
Aquattro
03-01-2004, 05:31 PM
Salifert.
Jason McK
03-01-2004, 05:45 PM
X2 Salifert
BCOrchidGuy
03-01-2004, 05:55 PM
rumour has it salifert makes a good one. I've used Seachem and been happy with the results though. Never tried the salifert kit

Doug
EmilyB
03-02-2004, 12:09 AM
Salifert :mrgreen:
christyf5
03-02-2004, 12:25 AM
Yep, Salifert.
whaase
03-02-2004, 12:28 AM
It seems pretty clear and cut which people think are the best. I'm just wondering why? What makes them better than the rest? Are they a stick that you dip or solutions? Just wondering :smile:

Walter
Aquattro
03-02-2004, 12:29 AM
Walter, they're very accurate, have a high consistency and very easy to tell the end point of the titration.
whaase
03-02-2004, 12:33 AM
Walter, they're very accurate, have a high consistency and very easy to tell the end point of the titration.

So it's not like the Hagen ones where you are not quite sure what shade of pink it is? :lol:

Walter
Jack
03-02-2004, 12:34 AM
I definatly reccomend Salifert for all the above reasons too.
Aquattro
03-02-2004, 12:39 AM
So it's not like the Hagen ones where you are not quite sure what shade of pink it is? :lol:

Walter

exactly. it goes from blue to pink at the end point, no confusion. If you have a Hagen, throw it out immediately!! :razz:
whaase
03-02-2004, 12:42 AM
Actually, I'm tempted to but the mixed kit from J&L for $99... I think it is 5 or 6 tests. :mrgreen: Thanks for the info!

Walter
Aquattro
03-02-2004, 12:46 AM
The 5 kits for $99 is a good selection of kits.
StirCrazy
03-02-2004, 01:12 AM
oh incase no one has said this one..



Salifert :mrgreen:

Steve
Aquattro
03-02-2004, 01:15 AM
oh incase no one has said this one..



Salifert :mrgreen:

Steve

Steve, with your number of posts, you don't really need to pad them anymore.
StirCrazy
03-02-2004, 01:34 AM
oh incase no one has said this one..



Salifert :mrgreen:

Steve

Steve, with your number of posts, you don't really need to pad them anymore.

hmm calling the kettel black eh :mrgreen:

Steve
zulu_principle
03-02-2004, 02:15 AM
Anyone ever use the Lamotte tests ??
StirCrazy
03-02-2004, 02:23 AM
Anyone ever use the Lamotte tests ??

I have heard of them but never saw them for sale anywhere.. how do you like them Zulu?

Steve
Aquattro
03-02-2004, 02:58 AM
Anyone ever use the Lamotte tests ??

I used them in school, as well as Hach kits, but they're pricey and not readily available. You can get them at www.coleparmer.com, IIRC