Test Kits

[Aquatic Nerd]

Anyone set up a custom case for their kits?
Or yall still rocking those OEM Test kit boxes

I use Salifert kits and have this digital refractometer from Reef Breeders. Thing is awesome, so much more convenient than a regular refractometer.

 

[ReefAddict]

Anyone set up a custom case for their kits?
Or yall still rocking those OEM Test kit boxes
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I use Salifert kits and have this digital refractometer from Reef Breeders. Thing is awesome, so much more convenient than a regular refractometer.

This case is such a great idea. I’m going to harbor freight tomorrow to set this up.


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[BiGGiePauls33]

Like your idea. Good job,

 

[dz6t]

Very neat


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[Aquatic Nerd]

Very neat


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I'd be interested to see how you test, sir!

 

[dz6t]

I go through test kits very quick. I just keep them in the original boxes.


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[Aquatic Nerd]

I go through test kits very quick. I just keep them in the original boxes.


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What are you using?

 

[BiGGiePauls33]

I just use the own box kits for Red Sea Pro

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[BiGGiePauls33]

OEM boxes

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[afboundguy]

What are these so called test kits and what would one use them for?

 

[dz6t]

Salifert


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[Matt W]

Here is my lab area. Be careful with the silicone cup on that refractor. They no longer come with the cup due to interference. Good customer service and they sent me a new probe when mine went out of calibration

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[Aquatic Nerd]

Be careful with the silicone cup on that refractor.

Logan from reef breeders advised against using it too. Was just for show

 

[dz6t]

This salinity meter is not reliable, it can be way off. Check it against a calibrated refractometer frequently is a must. Also there is no way to calibrate it.


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[Matt W]

This salinity meter is not reliable, it can be way off. Check it against a calibrated refractometer frequently is a must. Also there is no way to calibrate it.


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Very much agree, indeed these are downsides to this probe, makes it basically disposable. I have had two go out of cal. but they haved replaced with no issue. For me with multiple tanks it is good; although I use orthogonal refractometer (as recommended cald with Ref Std) and apex probe.

 

[Aquatic Nerd]

Mine has been pretty reliable so far,
What do you mean there is no way to calibrate it? Can you not calibrate the ice cap?
I guess time will tell.

 

[Matt W]

There is no way for the consumer to adjust or calibrate the probe.


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[Aquatic Nerd]

There is no way for the consumer to adjust or calibrate the probe.


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I have the Scionx, it came with 30pt solution.
I guess SB Reef sells it too, cause I found a Wild Mike Herman

 

[Matt W]

Hmm, interesting. The ICE CAP makes no mention of this function. It is hard to believe these are different units.

 

[Chris A.]

I think you can also do it to the ice cap but they don’t advertise it. I’ll look for it