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	fw test kits vs sw
niggit Fish Addict Posts: 631 Kudos: 282 Votes: 0 Registered: 29-Jan-2003	hi i was just wondering if there is really any difference between the chemicals used for fresh water test kits and those used for saltwater. i know that the readings can be a little different (ie 20 ppm is okay for fw, but lower for marine, etc...). i also know that i'll need a higher range pH test kit. but, otherwise would the ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate test kits i have for freshwater work? thanks! p.s. what about test kits for saltwater swimming pools? would these be a cheaper alternative?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	Do not cheap out and use swimming pool kits, they wont be accurate. Some kits are universal and can be used for freshwater or saltwater. You have to read the box and find out. What brand test kits do you have? Yes, you'll need higher range pH, and a more accurate one than most freshwater kits. You might as well just get a pinpoint pH monitor or something because it's a really critical level. I recommend Salifert test kits all around. -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
Sponge_Bob Banned Posts: 171 Kudos: 176 Votes: 11 Registered: 16-Dec-2005	I use the test kit from Aquarium Pharmaceuticals and they are fine. They are not the same for FW and SW. So don't try the FW one on SW... won't give you accurate readings... specially on ammonia. Sponge
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41
niggit Fish Addict Posts: 631 Kudos: 282 Votes: 0 Registered: 29-Jan-2003	okay, thanks! i have already bought the aquarium pharmaceuticals kit, but i just wanted to make sure that i wasn't wasting money!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:41


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