Test Kit Question

[new2reefing]

Hey all,
Random and possibly stupid question, but can you purchase just the reagent refills for say phosphate if you already have the basic kit for calcium/alk/mag. I assume the only thing that comes extra are the results chart, the instructions, and the test tubes/titrater. I can get instructions and results chart online, and will already have the tirtrator and tubes.
I just bought a red sea kit and need phosphate, but always looking to save money.

 

[dale]

u can usually get them... google it

 

[nathan]

Yeah I Googled test kits the other day to see all the different kinds available these days and you can definitely order them seperate.

 

[Nighthawk26]

Red sea uses reagents, yes.

 

[TORX]

Yes, reefsupplies.ca sells the 'refills'

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[Canadianeh]

Red Sea do sell refills. Reefsupplies, Amazon.ca, JL Aquatics, and etc. sell them.

 

[new2reefing]

Thx all.
Unfortunately I worded my question poorly. Mainly I want to know if you can use only the reagent kit and still test using the same equipment that comes in the Cal/KH/Mag test kit, taking the instructions and colour chart from online. Just want to make sure this can be done and I'm not missing something.
Say for example that the phosphate uses a different size test tube or needs a different water volume which would require the full phosphate test kit to be purchased.

Only saves maybe $10, but still.
Wishing I asked this before I ordered $150 worth of stuff from the black Friday sale at reefsupplies.ca

 

[Canadianeh]

Thx all.
Unfortunately I worded my question poorly. Mainly I want to know if you can use only the reagent kit and still test using the same equipment that comes in the Cal/KH/Mag test kit, taking the instructions and colour chart from online. Just want to make sure this can be done and I'm not missing something.
Say for example that the phosphate uses a different size test tube or needs a different water volume which would require the full phosphate test kit to be purchased.

Only saves maybe $10, but still.
Wishing I asked this before I ordered $150 worth of stuff from the black Friday sale at reefsupplies.ca

which ones did you get from them?

 

[new2reefing]

Red Sea Reef foundation Pro Ca , KH, Mag. Was on for an awesome deal.
Still need some form of phosphate kit at some point (no SPS right now, and only a diatom algae problem, no GHA)
So I'm hoping I can use just the reagent kit with the equipment that comes in the reef foundation.

 

[Canadianeh]

Red Sea Reef foundation Pro Ca , KH, Mag. Was on for an awesome deal.
Still need some form of phosphate kit at some point (no SPS right now, and only a diatom algae problem, no GHA)
So I'm hoping I can use just the reagent kit with the equipment that comes in the reef foundation.

So you just got the Reef Foundation kit? How much was it?

 

[TORX]

Oh wait. You will not be able to get a proper color without the holder for the vials and color disk that goes in. I will take a pic when I get home

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[dale]

ya, im guessing it would be hard to match the colour with your phone screen

 

[dale]

im sure you could get a good idea where your numbers are at by compareing to a monitor of some sort but exact would prob b difficult

 

[TORX]

Here is the holder and color disk. Without the holder, it is next to impossible to tell the color difference.

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[TORX]

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[TORX]

I suggest spending the extra few dollars the first time around. I have the RedSea Algae Control kit and RedSea Reef Foundation Pro. I just purchased the full NYOS line for Black Friday and waiting for them to be delivered.

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[TORX]

Here is a pick of the finished RedSea phosphate test kit. Can you tell which color?

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[Dingets]

Got the same kit. Have problems reading the nitrate side. Is it .0, is it .02? Who knows ?


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[TORX]

Got the same kit. Have problems reading the nitrate side. Is it .0, is it .02? Who knows ?


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Ooooo, the suspense lol

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[TORX]

Even if it was off the charts green, it only looks slightly tinged.

Bottom line, you do need the full kit to get started. Sorry.

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