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Old 19-09-2004, 09:15 PM   #1
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Default kH Testkit Review: Salifert VS Mini Labor

Salifert KH Testkit



Steps involved : 2
Resolution : min 0.3 dKH
Tests capacity : 100-200 tests
Instructions : Easy
Pros : can measure in High or Low resolution, higher resolution >0.3dKh, Easy reference from dKH to meq/L.
Cons : expensive, flimsy package

Salifert kH testkit is easy to use and the choice of using high/low resolution enables the user to get more tests from the kit. User have to make sure that the lower end of the black piston syringe reached 1ml. User also have to make sure that the items dont drop out of the flimsy box. Measured 8.6dKH for my tank.

Mini Labor KH Testkit


Steps involved : 2
Resolution : min 1 dKH
Tests capacity : 100-200 tests
Instructions : Easy
Pros : solid container, cheaper
Cons : "leaky" reagent nozzle, low resolution >1 dKh.

The ML kH testkit comes in a solid container so that none of the items will drop out of the container. Similar to salifert but lacking in some. This testkit can only measure dKH in whole numbers lacking in the resolution in saliferts. Measurement requires counting the drops of KH2 reagent, user may have to retest if lost count/distracted. KH2 reagent have a "leaky" nozzle, it will drip when inverted eventhough no pressure is excerted on the bottle. User have to drip the bottle vertically upright and not sideways as the drop size is slightly different. Measured 7dKH for my tank.
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Old 19-09-2004, 11:41 PM   #2
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I find that salifert test kit is better , that why i switch all of them to salifert.
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Old 20-09-2004, 12:01 AM   #3
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I find that salifert test kit is better , that why i switch all of them to salifert.
Both are good. It is just a matter of preference. I use both Salifert and Mini-Labor...after bad experience with SERA.
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Old 20-09-2004, 12:05 AM   #4
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Both are good. It is just a matter of preference. I use both Salifert and Mini-Labor...after bad experience with SERA.
Not sure why but my mini labor can never match the readings from salifert.
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Old 20-09-2004, 01:30 AM   #5
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Not sure why but my mini labor can never match the readings from salifert.
so which got the correct reading?
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Old 29-09-2004, 03:01 PM   #6
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i tested my tank, KH was always low using mini labor, after i bought salifert there is a huge different.

mini labor - 7
Salifert - 9

2dKH differences, nv use mini labor again
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Old 29-09-2004, 06:23 PM   #7
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i tested my tank, KH was always low using mini labor, after i bought salifert there is a huge different.

mini labor - 7
Salifert - 9

2dKH differences, nv use mini labor again
based on the first hand experience by both of u.. the difference in kh between Salifert and Mini-Lobor is always around 2, with the latter being the lower one... so which one is the true value??? hmmmm
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Old 29-09-2004, 06:47 PM   #8
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based on the first hand experience by both of u.. the difference in kh between Salifert and Mini-Lobor is always around 2, with the latter being the lower one... so which one is the true value??? hmmmm
I cant confirm but I would think its salifert. Salifert is a well known brand commonly used worldwide and shouldnt have such problems.
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Old 29-09-2004, 11:15 PM   #9
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Last time i use other 5 in 1 test kit my KH always low but i use salifert it show higher reading.
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Last time i use other 5 in 1 test kit my KH always low but i use salifert it show higher reading.
if you are talking abt those 5in1 strip .. those testkits are no where accurate
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