Salifert tests

cjtice · 01-12-2007, 02:22 PM

I just ordered so me Salifert tests and the two sites that I looked at had nothing for Nitrites. Does salifert make a nitrite kit? I did order Ammonia, nitrate, calcium, and posphate.

Thanks and also if there are any more tests that I should pick up let me know, please

Chris

Fly Guy · 01-12-2007, 02:29 PM

IMO you should save your money on the ammonia and nitrIte tests anyway. Just be patient waiting for your tank to finish cycling and it shouldnt be an issue. If a large fish dies...get it out.

the phosphate test is kinda worthless too.......but if you have concerns about your ro/di water or other major issues it can be a good thing to have

Hendersonracing · 01-12-2007, 02:31 PM

Id get calcium-alk & magnesium....thata is all I test for weekly!

cjtice · 01-12-2007, 02:43 PM

Thanks

Wiskey · 01-12-2007, 03:34 PM

Alk and mag too, Alk is the most important one IMHO.

Whiskey

tashier · 01-12-2007, 04:54 PM

I agree with all the above. Alk is probably one of the most important. Phosphates is kinda useless once you get it down past what the test can detect. Still, I'd only by Salifert test regardless unless someone comes up with a phosphates test that reads lower.