Which ammonia testing kit?

[Sunnyspots]

Sadly, a lot of the reviews are quite poor.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Sadly, a lot of the reviews are quite poor.

On the Salifert?

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I didn’t realize the Hanna tester was $80 over there. Here in the US, it’s around $50.

The original unit only comes with enough liquid for 6-10 tests, but you can buy replacement reagent for $10.

Hanna testers are rather expensive considering their “competition”, but they are extremely accurate.

 

[Sunnyspots]

On the Salifert?

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I didn’t realize the Hanna tester was $80 over there. Here in the US, it’s around $50.

The original unit only comes with enough liquid for 6-10 tests, but you can buy replacement reagent for $10.

Hanna testers are rather expensive considering their “competition”, but they are extremely accurate.

Yes, the Salifert is repeatedly reported as underestimating the ammonia levels, which is rather worrying. I usually assume 5% of 1 star reviews is average but the Salifert has many more than that on the website I checked (I don't know which that was now). If I start collecting more tanks I'll consider a Hanna tester, but it does seem rather a lot of money at this stage.... But thank you for letting me know about it.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

Yes, the Salifert is repeatedly reported as underestimating the ammonia levels, which is rather worrying. I usually assume 5% of 1 star reviews is average but the Salifert has many more than that on the website I checked (I don't know which that was now). If I start collecting more tanks I'll consider a Hanna tester, but it does seem rather a lot of money at this stage.... But thank you for letting me know about it.

Most of those bad reviews are because people can’t follow instructions, and perform the test incorrectly.

The Hanna testers are more expensive, but are super easy to use, and have a lots less room for human error.

It’s up to you! Let me know what you end up getting.

 

[Avel1896]

Hey @Sunnyspots the very best way to check ammonia or anything else are JBL tests drops that are more accurate, no contest.
You can also get ammonia test strips at the chemist.

 

[Sunnyspots]

Most of those bad reviews are because people can’t follow instructions, and perform the test incorrectly.

The Hanna testers are more expensive, but are super easy to use, and have a lots less room for human error.

It’s up to you! Let me know what you end up getting.

I've gone for Salifert ammonia and nitrates. I'd love to try Hanna testers but have just received a £900 bill for car repairs so I'm skint for now! Thanks again for your advice.

 

[Sunnyspots]

Hey @Sunnyspots the very best way to check ammonia or anything else are JBL tests drops that are more accurate, no contest.
You can also get ammonia test strips at the chemist.

Hello Avel1896. Thanks for the advice. I took a look at JBL and would consider it in future, but for now it is ammonia testing that I really need and the JBL kit doesn't cover it, sadly. Still, it's a fascinating way of testing.

 

[Avel1896]

Hello Avel1896. Thanks for the advice. I took a look at JBL and would consider it in future, but for now it is ammonia testing that I really need and the JBL kit doesn't cover it, sadly. Still, it's a fascinating way of testing.

You can purchase only ammonia test drop : https://www.jbl.de/?mod=products&func=detail&id=8667&country=gb&lang=en

 

[Sunnyspots]

You can purchase only ammonia test drop : https://www.jbl.de/?mod=products&func=detail&id=8667&country=gb&lang=en

I found some online here in UK. My lfs doesn't stock it, only the marine kit for £117! I'm glad I'm doing freshwater fishkeeping. Thanks Avel1896. I'll get some if Salifert doesn't do the trick since I have already ordered it.

 

[Avel1896]

You're welcome
If once you hesitate between two brands, favour JBL that is the very best and gives the more accurate results.

 

[PheonixKingZ]

I'm glad I'm doing freshwater fishkeeping.

Your bank account is glad also. Reefing is MUCH more expensive.

I've gone for Salifert ammonia and nitrates. I'd love to try Hanna testers but have just received a £900 bill for car repairs so I'm skint for now! Thanks again for your advice.

The Salifert is still an excellent option. Much, much more accurate than the API tests.