Water Chemistry
Salifert Test Kits Review: The Hobbyist Standard for Alkalinity, Calcium, and Magnesium
Why Salifert remains the most recommended hobby-grade test kit despite Hanna ULR alternatives.
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Salifert test kits remain the gold standard for hobbyist water testing. Their alkalinity, calcium, and magnesium kits offer enough resolution to catch parameter drift before corals respond.
Verdict
Replace kits before they expire, because reagent freshness matters.