Is There a Right Way to Use Salifert Test Kits? How to Test Your Saltwater Tank Correctly!

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00:00 Top Mistakes – Salifert Test Kits
00:18 Using The Lower Resolution Mode
01:01 Not Following The Test Time Accurately
01:37 Not Using The Side View
02:01 Not Tempering Your Expectations
02:51 Not Using Vertical Drops
03:24 Not Testing Drops On Paper Towel
03:52 Not Rinsing Your Vials
04:36 Not Paying Attention To The Color
05:46 Not Keeping Test Kit Dry
06:28 Not Keeping The Test Kit Safe
07:04 Final Thoughts

[Blackbookproductns]

I agree about vertical drops with everything EXCEPT the syringe. With the syringe, you’re measuring the actually volume and not counting how many drops. So I think it’s irrelevant if the drops with the syringe aren’t uniform.

[crankbait]

I use Salifert test kits for my reef tank. I've never had any issues. For me, I have laminated the instructions of each kit. That way I don't have to be overly concerned with water damage.

[t.regnerus]

Salifert test kits have always been the most consistent for me.

[bearded-flipflop]

Agreed with the pre drop, the calcium bottle is a bit of a pain to do 10 consistent drops as the 1st always bubbles up. Also dont squeeze it too hard its 10 drops not 12 (been there)

[andraray]

My salifert nitrate test kit showed a hint of brownish instead of white/pink/purple.. what does it mean?

[ljcorner]

What if I use the whole one millimeter of the test solution to make it pink

[patterdalezipsuzilil]

I have tried the lower then times it by 2 and it never the same as 4ml of water test

[ondogtrainingregan]

After adding the powder, ideally the water should turn pink first. What does it mean when it turns dark blue immediately after adding powder. I have done the test numerous times correctly even did a trial with reg tap water that had less than 1 gh and used a test sample of water that i added magnesium. When testing it would still turn dark blue after addinv powder. Not pink. Could i have a bad test.

[benjamingagnon]

You guys should have mention not to put the regean at 1.0ml but the piston

[acutler]

I disagree with no 3. Looking down, as instructed, through a few mm of liquid is VERY different than looking sideways through an inch.

It turns <2 nitrates into +100ppm for example. Sideways doesnt work.