opinions on nitrate tests that are easy to read - Aquarium Advice

jaiden · 05-16-2006, 08:34 PM

I don't know if i'm blind or what, but my seachem nitrate test to me just looks like <none------some> ... is there one that's easier to read? I can't tell the difference between 10 and 40+

**Fluff** · 05-16-2006, 08:50 PM

I use Aquarium Pharmecueticals (I'm sure I butchered that spelling) brand and the nitrate is pretty easy to read.

seaham358 · 05-16-2006, 08:54 PM

I like the Salifert test kits..

Marc118 · 05-16-2006, 08:59 PM

I use the AP kit as well, no complaints.

EELectric · 05-16-2006, 09:04 PM

I have the Seachem tests also and at first I think yes my nitrates are down and then I'm thinking my eyesight is just different today. IMO they are difficult to read.

jaiden · 05-16-2006, 09:26 PM

Do the AP or salifert tests turn pink?

Marc118 · 05-16-2006, 09:36 PM

The AP nitrate is yellow-red and is most acurate at 10 and less but the card goes up to 160.

Tex · 05-17-2006, 03:20 PM

I use the AP salwater master kit. Nitrates are zero when the solution is yellow. I've gotten better at reading it over the months. Thank goodness I'm not colorblind like my son.

**roka64** · 05-17-2006, 03:29 PM

I use this one:
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...&N=2004+113074
The only problem I have w/that one is the pH. I think they expire after a while, so that might be a problem....

ddm_aet · 05-17-2006, 04:26 PM

I've tried a couple of different test kits over the years and i've settled on AP they seem to be the easist to read and the most accurate.
That Dr fosters price on the AP master test kit is nice. They're usually like 30 dollars or more in the LFS where i live. Kind of makes me wish i was running low on my test solutions.

05-16-2006, 08:34 PM	#1
jaiden Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sturbridge, MA Posts: 586	opinions on nitrate tests that are easy to read I don't know if i'm blind or what, but my seachem nitrate test to me just looks like <none------some> ... is there one that's easier to read? I can't tell the difference between 10 and 40+ __________________ 54g all-glass bowfront corner AquaC Remora with MJ1200 three MJ900 [acronym:71b198ebe2="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]PH[/acronym:71b198ebe2]'s Phosban reactor, 65lb [acronym:71b198ebe2="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:71b198ebe2] (mostly hirocks), 60lb aragonite ~3" sand bed Lonely O Clown

05-16-2006, 08:50 PM	#2
Fluff Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Virginia Posts: 9,842 Images: 29	I use Aquarium Pharmecueticals (I'm sure I butchered that spelling) brand and the nitrate is pretty easy to read. __________________ ~Cindy

05-16-2006, 08:54 PM	#3
seaham358 Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: May 2004 Location: Poughkeepsie, NY Posts: 3,296 Images: 21	I like the Salifert test kits.. __________________ 9/02-125 REEF, 125 lbs LR,LS 4x160 VHO, Reef Devil /Sump, Fuge 7/03-55 FOWLR 60lb LR, 50 lb SD sand 2x40 NO strip light, Reef Devil/sump, Fuge TANK PICS http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=98202

05-16-2006, 08:59 PM	#4
Marc118 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 766	I use the AP kit as well, no complaints. __________________ Come Join The Dark Side

05-16-2006, 09:04 PM	#5
EELectric Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: North Carolina Posts: 279	I have the Seachem tests also and at first I think yes my nitrates are down and then I'm thinking my eyesight is just different today. IMO they are difficult to read. __________________ -A real hobby

05-16-2006, 09:26 PM	#6
jaiden Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sturbridge, MA Posts: 586	Do the AP or salifert tests turn pink? __________________ 54g all-glass bowfront corner AquaC Remora with MJ1200 three MJ900 [acronym:71b198ebe2="power head or Measure of the concentration of hydrogen ions, depending on context"]PH[/acronym:71b198ebe2]'s Phosban reactor, 65lb [acronym:71b198ebe2="Live rock"]LR[/acronym:71b198ebe2] (mostly hirocks), 60lb aragonite ~3" sand bed Lonely O Clown

05-16-2006, 09:36 PM	#7
Marc118 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 766	The AP nitrate is yellow-red and is most acurate at 10 and less but the card goes up to 160. __________________ Come Join The Dark Side

05-17-2006, 03:20 PM	#8
Tex Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Wichita Falls, Texas Posts: 226	I use the AP salwater master kit. Nitrates are zero when the solution is yellow. I've gotten better at reading it over the months. Thank goodness I'm not colorblind like my son. __________________ 7 month old 100 gallon. Hopefully on my way to a great reef tank. A few small fish and a few small soft corals. T5 HO Lights and ro/di unit.

05-17-2006, 03:29 PM	#9
roka64 Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 10,980 Images: 12	opinions on nitrate tests that are easy to read I use this one: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/Produc...&N=2004+113074 The only problem I have w/that one is the pH. I think they expire after a while, so that might be a problem.... __________________ Age is relative, you are only as old as you act....of course, this works in reverse.... Questions loved, heeded advice greatly appreciated! Vote for AA Good reading about: Nitrogen Cycle Fishless Cycling Need more help? Articles Acronym List --Scott

05-17-2006, 04:26 PM	#10
ddm_aet Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 54 Images: 1	I've tried a couple of different test kits over the years and i've settled on AP they seem to be the easist to read and the most accurate. That Dr fosters price on the AP master test kit is nice. They're usually like 30 dollars or more in the LFS where i live. Kind of makes me wish i was running low on my test solutions.

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