what test kits?

[BlazinNano]

Ok so hopefully I don't step on anyones toes. I have working on starting up a maintenance service. Just a little side gig. What test kits should I always have to be able to test everyones water?

 

[dougers31]

It depends on what type of tanks.... For fish only I'd say nitrate, maybe nitrite and ammonia, ph, refractometer is a must(you prolly already knew that). Reef tank would be the ones mentioned as well as mag/cal/alk. I've been toying with the idea of doing something like this myself Good luck.

 

[dougers31]

Oh yeah, I use salifert but thats just me.

 

[wakeboardgeek]

I use salifert but have read good things about Elos and LaMotte (for alk). I'm going to try Elos and LaMotte when my test kits run out.

 

[WhiteShark]

Elos for calciun and lamotte alk and salifer mg

 

[DrTrey]

Elos all the way. Consistent, accurate, and fairly straightforward to use

 

[blacktang]

i use api its cheap and works well

 

[JackoChang]

If you're going pro, why not invest in hanna checkers? Maybe one of their multi-meters?

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[spspirate]

I like to use salifert for calcium and magnesium...API for alkalinity

 

[hbboarder87]

Salifert I have tried many different tests and found salifert to be the most accurate for calcium magnesium and alkalinity

 

[fsu1dolfan]

If you're going pro, why not invest in hanna checkers? Maybe one of their multi-meters?

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I agree. I have the cheaper Hanna alk tester and it is super fast. Wish they made a calcium one!!

 

[patent]

My favorite are the Hanna checkers at this point, and once you've spent the $50 or so on the kit, the reagents are cheaper, around $8 for 25, so long term those may work well for you if you are doing a higher volume.

 

[Stussyredhat]

Salifert but I am starting to really question the difference I get from 1 kit to the next not sure if it is age or inconsistencies. Thinking heavily about switching to Hanna.

 

[CJO]

You might want to invest in a pH meter to save you a little time. I do like the Salifert tests the best, with Elos a close second. I also like the LaMotte alkalinity tests.

CJ