Alk Test!

[Vacter]

Can someone recomend a good Alk test. My RedSea test stinks. I can't seem to narrow down the color on the chart ( Maybe I'm color-blind).

[OCDP]

For a "not so bad" one, and not so expensive, try a Hagen maybe, easy to read, easy to use.. just convert the mg/L into meq/L or dkh

[thrlride]

I like my salifert alk test. Very easy to use.

[OCDP]

Oh, right.. Salifert... sorry, we don't get them down here in Canada that's why I never mentioned them.. but if you can get your hands on that then that's your best bet, for any test kit. They *seem* a little pricey though? 30$ a kit?

[thrlride]

The price depends on where you look. I bought the alk test kit from an online shop for $16.12 after tax

[Shark Bait100]

I use Saliferts also, good test kit. I run the two part diy additive, so I need an accurate test kit.

[Dubbin1]

Originally posted by OCDP
Oh, right.. Salifert... sorry, we don't get them down here in Canada

That would be up there in Canada

[barlav]

Bought Salifert Alk test kit for $14 + shipping online. I had bad experiences with FasTest Alk kits that were VERY inaccurate. I've been using Salifert since and haven't had any problems. The extra few bucks is well worth it imo.

[OCDP]

my bad

[Shark Bait100]

I use salifert for Alk and Ca testing. They are the only kits I use. I also check pH with a meter. Those three are the only test I do routinely.

[Vacter]

Thanks for the info everyone! I'll pick up a Salifert.

[hans1976]

barlav,

Check out this link next time you need test kits.

Salifert Prices