[cowfish]

And what do the mini's include/cost?

[lfsmarineguy]

So, this group buy is just for test kits and such but if you still want tanks we can get them for you. I can't step on other retailers toes so we are limited, the minis take 45 days for delivery and couldn't be included in the buy anyway. We will take preorders on them for the next batch to come in though and will give a credit towards livestock with each mini purchase. The minis are priced at $1599 and this includes an entire system tank, light, sump, skimmer, stand, etc. I'll post the specifics later.

[ZANYMASTER]

How does it compare to the Salifert test kits?

[lfsmarineguy]

Keeping proper water quality in our aquarium is a fundamental step toward success in its maintenance. To properly monitor your water quality you need an accurate and reliable set of test kits. All Elos test kits include:
:

• Calibrated lab droppers: the accuracy of a titrimetric test kit is, in fact, strictly related to the precision of the drop size.
• RealColor technology: the precision of a colorimetric test kit is strictly related to the precision of the color chart. In these test we use an accurate system to calibrate the color chart compared to the reagents.
• The validation of each batch of reagents through the use of NIST (National Institute of Standard and Technology) certified samples.
• The strict control of the supply and storage chain: test kit reagents are very delicate, their accuracy is significantly influenced by storage. For this reason we keep our stock strictly under control and we suggest, to all our retailers, to do the same.
• The use of Lab Quality reagents: to grant a constant, precise result like only professional products may permit. Not only are the reagents included in all elos test kits precise but we use non toxic reagents whenever possible.

Taken directly from their website. I've heard a lot of problems here and there with salifert kits and I personally feel that there is no reason to even test unless you can trust your kit. I know people have tested the Elos kits against electronic meters and found them to be dead on. I don't really think there is a comparison between Elos kits and any other company. Nobody else goes to the lengths they do to insure their accuracy and consistency. Plus, they are very easy to use and the instructions are simple.

[boozeman]

Quote: Originally Posted by ZANYMASTER How does it compare to the Salifert test kits?

I would not put too much faith on Salifert since this... http://www.manhattanreefs.com/forum/...test-kits.html

[ZANYMASTER]

How much for shipping to NY 11106?Phosphate test.

[lfsmarineguy]

maybe $3 tops but it's not really worth it for 1 kit on your end. You're better off getting a few the shipping won't be much different the kits are very light. Makes them cheaper if you spread out the shipping that way.

[Reef Mongoose]

are there any combo kits like cal, alk, mag together? instead of buying all seperate

[lfsmarineguy]

No combo kits. Elos sells the kits individually, but since this is a "group buy" and the higher the volume the bigger the discount.... this is pretty close to a combo.

[yourbedormine18]