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very good buy and very aqurate By Adam on 4/28/13
Adam wouldn't recommend this product to a friend
picked this up at a lfs but i should have it here way cheaper and very good product
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Accurate and Easy to use By Ad on 4/23/13
Ad would recommend this product to a friend
Tests are accurate and simple to use. Would definitely recommend.
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Works great once you get the hang of it By Alexandria on 4/19/13
Alexandria would recommend this product to a friend
I like that this comes in a nice sleek container. The Alk test is super easy to do. The Ca and Mg test take a little more time but being able to titrate so easy is nice. I like that it tells you how much each mL is to the end result so if you have super high values you can keep going with a refill of the syringe. You just have to calculate it.
I also like that the refills are not that expensive AND you get BRS points for purchasing them. It's nice to get something for purchasing your everyday products like this! Will continue to use and purchase from BRS!
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Nice, Clean, Accurate By arusse23 on 4/6/13
arusse23 would recommend this product to a friend
I started off using API because they were cheaper and I thought that was all I needed. After a month or so I decided I wanted to check on my Magnesium levels. I went with the Red Sea test because of good reviews.
I love the way that you titrate the solution because you don't get messy like with the API. The color changes seem to be noticeable and watching the videos made by Red sea are a must just to double check the actual color you want to be seeing. The packaging of this test is also really nice. Compact and sleek 3 tests don't take up a lot of room under your tank! I will likely continue using the Red sea because you can get the reagents only and withe BRS you get nice regular bonus points for purchasing them!
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Quality Kit By Brad on 4/2/13
Brad would recommend this product to a friend
Very nice high quality package all around and easy to use.
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chemicals By clarkwrench on 3/30/13
clarkwrench would recommend this product to a friend
this is what every saltwater tank needs,In order to find out what your is missing or is to high in ppm.
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Great Kit By christopher on 3/11/13
christopher would recommend this product to a friend
After using API for cycling purposes I purchased the Red Sea Pro Foundation kit. I am currently on my second kit since I used up most of the components of the first one and will continue using these kits. The results compare pretty close with the API kits but are more accurate. For example API measures CA and Alk by drops, you can not divide a drop by more than 1 so you get a larger range, RedSea uses mL where you can calculate per mL and get a smaller range.
The only test I hate performing is the Mag. It is not difficult or inaccurate, but is time consuming since you have to add each drop and swirl for 15seconds rather than adding all 5 at once. Not terrible and I prefer accuracy over ease of use.
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Easy and substantial By David on 3/10/13
David would recommend this product to a friend
Easy to use and water resistant! Laminated cards and plastic case will hold up to numerous refills. Results corresponded to other kits I had, so I'm confident of the accuracy. The titrator, which allows for single hand mixing, might be awkward for small hands. Other than that, it's a great product and part of my weekly regimen.
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Quality Test Kit By Joseph on 3/4/13
Joseph would recommend this product to a friend
This test kit comes wonderfully packaged with excellent instructions on how to administer them. The test themselves are very straightforward and accurate. I compared them to my api test kit. I really like the titration method compared to the api test kit which makes you unscrew, drop, shake, etc etc. My only problem with the test kit is the Kh test. I found the color change to be very subtle and hard to judge. The Ca and Mg were very distinct so i had no problems with those. I usually ended up using my api test kit for Kh. But for its value, packaging this kit is hard to beat.
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very nice By Michael on 3/4/13
Michael would recommend this product to a friend
A some what complex mag test but calcium and alkalinity test are very simple and easy clear results
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High quality, really nice. By Devin on 3/2/13
Devin would recommend this product to a friend
The accuracy of this kit is awesome, as well as how you get everything you need in a nice plastic case. I will say you should really watch the YouTube video Red Sea has for using the test. The bottom of the plunger itself needs to be at the ML mark rather than the substance level, this accounts for the plastic tip that's on there.
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Save Money By Paulwizal23 on 2/25/13
Paulwizal23 would recommend this product to a friend
Each kit alone at my LFS Is 30.00 bucks where this come with all three and like always BRS get it there super fast and also they have the refills available after your thru ur 75 tests....overall one of the best test kits on the market Red Sea....
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Easy readings By Nicholas on 2/19/13
Nicholas would recommend this product to a friend
What I like best about these kits over others I've tried is that I can actually tell when the color changes to get an accurate reading.
Other tests I've tried I can hardly tell the difference between shades or when the color change is complete.
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great test kit easy By John on 1/28/13
John would recommend this product to a friend
what can i say easy to test, easy to read, accurate glad i found it
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Great product, incorrect color By David on 1/10/13
David would recommend this product to a friend
This is a great test kit. All the basics. The only concern I have is that the color that shows at end result is not the color that the testing card states you should look out for.
I did a little bit of research on the Ca and Mg to find the appropriate end test color.
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So easy to use!! By DANIEL on 12/1/12
DANIEL would recommend this product to a friend
Looking forward to testing regularly with this easy to use kit. So easy to use that my 12 year old was testing his own reef tank in no time. Great kit with enough samples to last for quite a while. No need to rush out and reorder any time soon.
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Great Test Kit. By James on 11/28/12
James would recommend this product to a friend
Purchased both the NO3/P04 and this test kit at the same time. Both kits are well packaged and are much nicer than the standard cardboard/paper boxes other kits come in. I bought them as a comparison and replacement for my Elos kits that where running low on solutions. I was looking for something that I could just replace the reagents. Which with this kit you can. The accuracy of the kit seems good in comparison as the difference in results could be as simple as human error. Watch the videos on youtube posted by Red Sea. Provides a nice review of the kit and what to look for during the titration steps.
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Key part of my testing regime By wholland on 11/2/12
wholland would recommend this product to a friend
This is an excellent and easy to use kit. There are some Red Sea products that are so so, but these testing kits take things to a whole new level. I really like the accuracy of the titration system, and it provides for a LOT of tests. Really important when setting up your two part or calc reactor.
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The best By Francisco on 11/2/12
Francisco would recommend this product to a friend
one of the best test kits out there love this Product
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I really like the change in color! Very easy to use By Shawn on 10/9/12
Shawn would recommend this product to a friend
I've used just about every test kit on the market including some of the digital test kits. The saying "You get what you pay for" really applies to these kits. While you'll pay a bit of a premium price you'll find that the accuracy of these kits and method of dropping liquid is far easier than most other kits. You'll have to sacrifice a bit of time (about 1 minute per test) over other kits but if you own a reef tank the wait is well worth it.
Important note: The syringes used in this kit come in three pieces. The plastic tip, housing and plunger. Make sure the plastic tip is firmly (not too tight or you'll break it) pressed on the housing or you'll drop liquid everywhere but in the vial. Its actually pretty simple but I learned the hard way by trying to be too careful.
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Quality and Accuracy, ditch the API By DormReefer on 10/5/12
DormReefer would recommend this product to a friend
After using API for years I was convinced that they were good enough for hobbyists. That is until I got into serious reef keeping and my corals weren't looking their best. I purchased this kit to test my Calc/Alk/Mag and found that my levels were no where near what API had told me. I drove to my LFS and had them confirm with their kits (Salifert and Hanna Digital) and I was sold on why these a necessity. They give accurate tests time after time and are very easy and effective. RedSea also has fantastic customer support!
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I found the colors to be a bit confusing By Keith on 9/28/12
Keith would recommend this product to a friend
I had trouble with the color matching on this kit. The colors on the card is not the color that the water ever turns.Once you get this figured out it is ok.
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Right Quality, Right Price By MJ's Custom Aquarium Water on 9/21/12
MJ's Custom Aquarium Water would recommend this product to a friend
The quality and accuracy of this test kit was better than anticipated for the price point. I am very happy that the kit will last through refill packs and not just need to be replaced. Thanks Red Sea!!
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Great price for a great kit! By Jason on 9/14/12
Jason would recommend this product to a friend
I purchased the Red Sea Reef Foundation Pro Multi Test Kit to replace my Salifert test kits.
Overall pleased with these new test kits. The Alkalinity test does take some getting used to. (Thanks for the help Lue.)
And only needing to purchase refills makes this line of kits more economical.
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great product By Matthew on 9/9/12
Matthew would recommend this product to a friend
this is the best testing kits i have ever bought.
it is very easy to use and easy to read cards.
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Awesome Product By Dusty on 9/9/12
Dusty would recommend this product to a friend
This testing kit from Red Sea is the best test kit I have used on my reef tanks yet. I have used Salifert test kits along with various other kits, but I recently switched to the Red Sea pro kit and I wont be switching back anytime soon! If you're not familiar with how to titrate chemicals, it can be tough, but very easy to learn! It's also very accurate and I highly suggest it!
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Works By Jacob on 9/8/12
Jacob would recommend this product to a friend
First test kit for me and provides good results. Fairly easy to follow and use. Haven't had the leaking issues that some people have talked about.
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Worth it By mud on 9/6/12
mud would recommend this product to a friend
this test kit is well put together and easy to read and follow. It is worth the cost and they have replacements to add later. Comes in a nice container and instructions on plastic cards so your can read them even if they get wet.
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Great price for a complete kit By Paul on 8/31/12
Paul would recommend this product to a friend
This kit is very well put together and the instructions are easy to follow. It's a relatively quick process... just pay attention to detail and you'll get exact results. Better than a monitor that may loose it's calibration.
One of the tips on the syringes was cracked and BRS replaced it pronto!!
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good quality test kit By David on 8/27/12
David would recommend this product to a friend
Easily and quicklydine testing. Very nice packaging. Easy to keep the kit together and clean.
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Highly accurate and easy By Lance on 8/10/12
Lance would recommend this product to a friend
Before I go into this review I would like to mention that I've never used a salifert or a hannah tester so I can't make any comparisons between them.
Well I just picked this test kit up, and I can say its pretty accurate. There's only a few problems with it, for example, the test kit/s requires you to subtract the amount of reagent left over in the syringe from the original amount in the syringe(1.0 ml.) The other and only real problem, because the other one is a nuisance, is with the alk kit. The endpoint is not supposed to be orange like what the card says it will be; the endpoint is actually purple with a tint of orange not purely orange.
The good parts are that this is fast 2-3 minutes for the longest which is mg. This kit is as accurate as I can believe, which I can't prove without a doubt mainly because I have only used API test kits. This kit is also more reliable than the ones I have used before.
Also this is neither a pro or con, but I think they use some strong acids or bases in their test kits because it made my hands feel soapy when some of the Ca fluid landed landed on my hand, so keep some baking soda nearby to neutralize the chemicals if you get any on your hands.
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I love this test kit By jonathan on 8/9/12
jonathan would recommend this product to a friend
Very easy to use compared to some of the crazy kits out there. The best part about this kit is that it allows you to share the water while you are mixing the reagent because it have a piece that attaches to the top of the bottle and it squirt the reagent.
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High Quality Kit By Jack on 7/27/12
Jack would recommend this product to a friend
Red Sea does it right and the quality is quite easily seen. Don't settle for less. Red Sea is pure quality and BRS offers wonderful customer service.
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Great kit but very tedious By Benjamin on 7/12/12
Benjamin would recommend this product to a friend
This kit is great, but be prepared to take your time when you are doing these tests. The method used (titration) should be very accurate if you perform the tests as stated in the manual.
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Excellent Test Kit By Joey on 7/9/12
Joey would recommend this product to a friend
Easy to use test kit. Everything seems much higher quality than my previous API and Salifert kits. The multi test package really makes for a good value.
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Great kit, good price By Jason on 6/27/12
Jason would recommend this product to a friend
Given the importance of these parameters you'll want a reliable test kit that ensures accurate results. That's what I wanted and exactly what this kit offers. The test for each mineral is straight forward and can be done quickly. The equipment included provides for pretty specific readings...not some overly vague result "range". The ability to order reagents separately after they've been depleted is a nice option and welcome money saver.
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Very well put together By Matt on 6/23/12
Matt would recommend this product to a friend
Just did my first test last night and was very impressed. I have been using salifert which is very good but not nearly as good as red sea. I love the fact you can buy the refill kits for these. It comes in a nice case with everything in its seperate place. Very well constructed product.
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easy By Nicholas on 6/18/12
Nicholas would recommend this product to a friend
good, easy to use test kits...that are easy to replace when they start to run out. If you want to keep sps or lps, these tests are a necessity and Red Sea has you covered
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Great test kit By Moises on 6/17/12
Moises would recommend this product to a friend
This Test kit works great and comes with easy to follow instuctions along with a lot of helpful tips and hints inside the user manual. Very helpful for anyone new to chemistry. I love the titrator that comes with the kit makes testing easy. Testing card instructions and case are all water proof and provides an easy to read color chart for test results.
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Great Price By Shoei on 6/16/12
Shoei would recommend this product to a friend
Great price LFS i have found sells theses for around 80-90 dollars for the exact same thing you get here. So if you need a tester don't overspend in your local store get it here so you can spend more on your tank instead of the other stores.
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great test kit By jeff on 6/14/12
jeff would recommend this product to a friend
Easy to use with accurate test results
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Bad By Boyd on 5/12/12
Boyd wouldn't recommend this product to a friend
This test kit recieves a low rating for several reasons. The bottles leaked and soaked the cards with red test fluid. There are no instructions other than the basic cards. The tests themselves slowly fade into the end result color and the Ca test will turn blue and after 10 or more seconds revert to red. The tests require you to subtract the amount used in the syringe via the titrator against the total volume of the syringe to compare to the chart leaving room for simple errors. The lack of distinct color changing readings make this a frustrating test kit to use.
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Simple By Parjaree on 5/7/12
Parjaree would recommend this product to a friend
Simple to use and accurate readings. I use this to test my water once a week. Easy to use.
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Very nice test kit By Joe on 4/11/12
Joe would recommend this product to a friend
Since im new to reefing I dont have too many to compare it to but once i fully read the instructions it worked great.
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What a deal By Eric on 4/7/12
Eric would recommend this product to a friend
This test kit is so fancy. I switched from Salifert tests which are also very good, but not as good of a value compared to this set. Wasn't easier or harder than Salifert in my opinion, but it comes with a very nice water proof case and better quality testing hardware.
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Easy By jmw on 4/1/12
jmw would recommend this product to a friend
This test kit is very easy to use and I like the fact that the cards are waterproof!
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Best Kit out there By Andrew on 3/29/12
Andrew would recommend this product to a friend
This is a must have for SPS tanks. Its also a great because of the refills. Product works great and it will become simple after a few tries. Don't waste your money with anything else.
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awesome By jj on 3/28/12
jj would recommend this product to a friend
wow, what a great product. I have three reef tanks and now testing doesnt take 2 hours of my sunday. Accurate and fast. I love that the refills to the test kits are cheap. This test kit is the best I have ever seen, let alone used. great product