Best salifert tests to replace api

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I am wondering the best salifert test kits to replace API tests. If there is a salifert that is not really better than API it would be good to know. If this is not the correct place to post I apologize I figure this counts as reef chemistry. Looking at the Ca, Mag, Alk, Nitrate, pH, phosphate, nitrite, ammonia, silicate. I have all but the silicate in API tests
 

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Hello,
I am wondering the best salifert test kits to replace API tests. If there is a salifert that is not really better than API it would be good to know. If this is not the correct place to post I apologize I figure this counts as reef chemistry. Looking at the Ca, Mag, Alk, Nitrate, pH, phosphate, nitrite, ammonia, silicate. I have all but the silicate in API tests

Salifert is good for everything but Phosphate.

For Phosphate use a Hanna checker.
 

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Use Hanna for alkalinity also. Fastest and easiest test kit available. Little more money up front but down the line you only have to buy refills
 

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Hello,
I am wondering the best salifert test kits to replace API tests. If there is a salifert that is not really better than API it would be good to know. If this is not the correct place to post I apologize I figure this counts as reef chemistry. Looking at the Ca, Mag, Alk, Nitrate, pH, phosphate, nitrite, ammonia, silicate. I have all but the silicate in API tests
Even if you can only buy one at a time, I would go for Hanna, at least for what I call “ the big 4”, PH,ALK, NITRATE, AND PHOSPHATE. Salifert are fine, I have several that. Use. I just personally like Hanna because it takes the guess work out of the equation.
 

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