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Old 02-14-2006, 11:20 AM   #1 (permalink)
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Default Good Test kit?

I am looking at Red Sea Mini-Lab test kit for Phosphate, Calcium, and pH/Alkalinity.
Is Red Sea Mini-Lab test kit good?

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Old 02-14-2006, 12:52 PM   #2 (permalink)
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I use the red sea tests. they are decent, but expect that alk test to be general readings. low, med, high. I would pass on that kit and go salifert or aquarium pharmaceuticals, they are a good bang for the buck and somewhat precise on readings.

I use AF for phosphates and the rest I use red sea master test kit. The alk one sucks! :mad:


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