WMAS Discussion Forum : TestKits-ease vs accuracy http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sun, 19 Jul 2026 05:58:41 +0000 Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:39:42 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.03 360 www.utahreefs.com/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=44671 <![CDATA[WMAS Discussion Forum]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/1by1.gif http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/ <![CDATA[TestKits-ease vs accuracy : I know what it&#039;s like to...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44671&PID=385310&title=testkitsease-vs-accuracy#385310 Author: MadReefer
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Posted: November 15 2010 at 12:39am

I know what it's like to test every day. I've told myself I don't need to test today because I tested yesterday, and then I end up testing a bit later, I was just curious if anything changed, even a tiny bit. That was with new systems in the past. With my current setup I now only test specific gravity and temperature.
Anyway, I've always liked API. They seem to work for much less than others and always easy.
]]> Mon, 15 Nov 2010 00:39:42 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44671&PID=385310&title=testkitsease-vs-accuracy#385310 <![CDATA[TestKits-ease vs accuracy : badfinger wrote:What kind of...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44671&PID=385296&title=testkitsease-vs-accuracy#385296 Author: Jeffs_little_ocean
Subject: 44671
Posted: November 14 2010 at 11:38pm

Originally posted by badfinger badfinger wrote:

What kind of changes are you seeing?
Acouple of positive's and acouple of negatives. The negatives are alot of microbubbles in the water and my fish seem abit freaked out and have been hiding most of the time. Im not sure why? The bubbles could be from the skimmer going MAD! I would imagine this will calm down as the new bacteria in the system stableizes. The positives are crystal clear sand and glass. Ive been battleing cyno off and on for a month and suddenly its just completely gone. Everything just seems "cleaner". Also my corals seem full and happy and are open all day long.
]]> Sun, 14 Nov 2010 23:38:37 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44671&PID=385296&title=testkitsease-vs-accuracy#385296 <![CDATA[TestKits-ease vs accuracy : ELOS when it comes to ease and...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44671&PID=385228&title=testkitsease-vs-accuracy#385228 Author: Snowsrfr
Subject: 44671
Posted: November 14 2010 at 7:15pm

ELOS when it comes to ease and accuracy. My .02 cents.]]> Sun, 14 Nov 2010 19:15:13 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44671&PID=385228&title=testkitsease-vs-accuracy#385228 <![CDATA[TestKits-ease vs accuracy : Are the red sea tests as accurate...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44671&PID=385204&title=testkitsease-vs-accuracy#385204 Author: Lewy
Subject: 44671
Posted: November 14 2010 at 5:22pm

Are the red sea tests as accurate as other brands?]]> Sun, 14 Nov 2010 17:22:27 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44671&PID=385204&title=testkitsease-vs-accuracy#385204 <![CDATA[TestKits-ease vs accuracy : CapnMorgan wrote:Man, you were...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44671&PID=385153&title=testkitsease-vs-accuracy#385153 Author: SGH360
Subject: 44671
Posted: November 14 2010 at 11:55am

Originally posted by CapnMorgan CapnMorgan wrote:

Man, you were given everything except a kitchen sink LOL
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How do you know that? LOL
]]> Sun, 14 Nov 2010 11:55:59 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44671&PID=385153&title=testkitsease-vs-accuracy#385153 <![CDATA[TestKits-ease vs accuracy : Man, you were given everything...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44671&PID=385151&title=testkitsease-vs-accuracy#385151 Author: CapnMorgan
Subject: 44671
Posted: November 14 2010 at 11:49am

Man, you were given everything except a kitchen sink LOL]]> Sun, 14 Nov 2010 11:49:39 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44671&PID=385151&title=testkitsease-vs-accuracy#385151 <![CDATA[TestKits-ease vs accuracy : To answer the OP. After the MWRF...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44671&PID=385150&title=testkitsease-vs-accuracy#385150 Author: downhill_biker
Subject: 44671
Posted: November 14 2010 at 11:30am

To answer the OP. After the MWRF I would probably keep my eyes out for the next couple months for the new Red Sea Kits. They have a nifty vile holder and dosing syringe built into one. It is fantastic. It also allows you to compare your test water to a control water sample and match them to eachother...so no matter what color your water is...clear, yellow, brown, blue, purple...that slight tint in your tank water will be factored into your final reading. The kits are well priced too. Should be around $40 for a ca, alk, mag kit combo. I was given an alk kit at the MWRF to try out before they release. I can let you know how it works.]]> Sun, 14 Nov 2010 11:30:06 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44671&PID=385150&title=testkitsease-vs-accuracy#385150 <![CDATA[TestKits-ease vs accuracy : Thanks guys. Here is the current...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44671&PID=385143&title=testkitsease-vs-accuracy#385143 Author: Mark Peterson
Subject: 44671
Posted: November 14 2010 at 10:25am

Thanks guys. Here is the current situation. Thanks to my daughter, for the past 6 months we have a small reef tank in the sun. It has Utah and Hawaiian rock and sand, donated coral and an RBTA(thanks Danh), but no fish. Thanks to Dion, I have one of my previous 40 gal shallow acrylic frag tanks sitting here waiting to be set up and thanks to my brother, there's a 75 gal sitting in storage. We are currently looking for a new place to live. One with south/east facing large windows where coral farming could start providing an income. I have a dream of a large thriving coral farming business right here in the valley. Smile

Back on topic, all the good test kits are going to use the titration process which means chemicals and droppers. There's just no other good way right now.
]]> Sun, 14 Nov 2010 10:25:26 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44671&PID=385143&title=testkitsease-vs-accuracy#385143 <![CDATA[TestKits-ease vs accuracy : Testing daily seems alot of hassle...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44671&PID=385125&title=testkitsease-vs-accuracy#385125 Author: SGH360
Subject: 44671
Posted: November 14 2010 at 2:11am

Testing daily seems alot of hassle and probably would be more expensive in the long run instead of buy electronic tests. I usually test once a month, i know my crappy habits, i let my system tell me whats going on
]]> Sun, 14 Nov 2010 02:11:48 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44671&PID=385125&title=testkitsease-vs-accuracy#385125 <![CDATA[TestKits-ease vs accuracy : Mark Peterson wrote:When...]]> http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44671&PID=385118&title=testkitsease-vs-accuracy#385118 Author: kellerexpress
Subject: 44671
Posted: November 14 2010 at 1:03am

Originally posted by Mark Peterson Mark Peterson wrote:

When a tanks filtration system becomes that time consuming I lose interest.
Isn't there an easier way?
Seems to me that this type of filtration system is too sensitive to leave any time for enjoyment.


Mark, for someone who is so dedicated to the hobby I don't understand why spending a little extra time to try something new would make you loose interest.  Being closed-minded never helps us learn anything.  Alot of my enjoyment and interest in the hobby comes from learning new things and messing around with my tank trying to improve things.  Just because someone doesn't have a display of Utah rock, full of macro algae in direct sunlight, and pc lighting, does not mean they are doing it wrong.

Anyways.. back on topic.  I have been using the API test kits because they are cheap, easy to use,  and have been accurate for me. (I have compared the alk and calcium to some salifert kits on more than one occasion and they have been right on) I have heard good things about the elos kits as well and will probably give them a try.


Edited by kellerexpress - November 14 2010 at 1:22am]]> Sun, 14 Nov 2010 01:03:16 +0000 http://www.utahreefs.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=44671&PID=385118&title=testkitsease-vs-accuracy#385118