Test Kits - Master Thread

[BeanAnimal]

Thread to discuss test kits for the ReefBot and ReefBot Lab
The goal here is to build a simple resource for ReefBot testing options to help users select their test kits.
Right now the little information that there is spread through numerous threads and FB posts.

Please stay pointedly on topic about these tests as they DIRECTLY relate to the ReefBot products, not manual testing or other noise.

Relevant:
Accuracy and repeatability within batch and batch to batch.
Cost per test
Shelf life issues
Reagent issues (mixing, crystals, etc).


Maybe @Reef Kinetics or @revhtree can eventually sticky this and help to keep the top post up to date as information is added.

For each test:
- number of vials needed
- notes on accuracy and repeatability
- common problems.
- special considerations - example powder mixing and shelf life, manual stirring, etc.

Reefbot compatible Saltwater Test Kits:

Alkalinity:

Salifert
2 vials​

Notes:​

RedSea​

1 vial​

Notes:​

Elos​

1 vial​

Notes:​

API​

1 vial​

Notes:
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Calcium:

RedSea​

2 vials​

Notes: Powdered Reagent needs to be mixed and lasts ~10 days​

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API​

2 vials​

Notes:​

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Magnesium:

RedSea​

3 vials​

Notes:​

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Giesemann​

3 vials​

Notes:​

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Colombo​

3 vials​

Notes:​

Nitrate:

API​

2 vials​

Notes:​

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Tropic Marin​

2 vials​

Notes:​

Fauna Marin​

3 vials​

Notes:​

Nitrite:

Tropic Marin​

2 vials​

Notes: Uses same reagents as Nitrate​

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Fauna Marin​

2 vials​

Notes: Uses same reagents as Nitrate​

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Elos​

1 vial​

Notes:​

Phosphate

Giesemann​

2 vials​

Notes:​

API​

2 vials​

Notes:​

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RedSea​

2 vials​

Notes:​

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Fauna Marin​

3 vials?​

Notes:​

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Colombo​

3 reagents - not sure how many vials​

Notes:​

Ammonia:

API​

2 vials​

Notes:​

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Giesemann​

3 vials​

Notes:​

Copper

Elos​

2 vials​

Notes:​

Iodine

Giesemann​

2 vials​

Notes:​

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Colombo​

2 vials?​

Notes:​

pH High Range

API​

1 vial​

Notes:​

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Iron

JBL​

1 vial​

Notes:​

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Colombo​

1 vial?​

Notes:​

 

[Reef Kinetics]

Hello,

Currently, we offer a compatibility list of about 100 test kits, and we continuously expand this selection based on user needs. We value recommendations from our users for new test kits to include in our lineup.

For the ReefBot Lab, attached sheet provide essential information such as the quantity of bottles required to fill both 20ml and 60ml vials, the number of tests achievable before refilling, and the usage of RO and waste for each test. We've incorporated a safety margin, prompting users to refill vials after reaching a specific point.

As for sample water consumption, which remains relatively consistent at approximately 70-80ml. It's worth noting that for users with smaller tanks, we offer alternative solutions for them.


Best regards,

Best regards,