View Full Version : Which brand test kits do you use?
plantass28
11-22-2003, 2:37 PM
Hi everyone,
Was wondering what test kit brands do you use? Which have you found to be most relaible, acurate and affordable for plant tank use?
I am looking for new test kits for PH, GH, KH Magnesium, PO4, Nitrate, also maybe Iron.
Also where is the cheapest place to buy them?
Thanks in advance for any advice!
Prometheus
11-22-2003, 8:24 PM
I use aqarium pharmaceuticals or wardleys...
Anyone know if those test 'strips' you dip into the tank work?
I saw them at petco, 15 bucks for 25 strips... they test for : pH, KH, GH, Ammonia, Nitrites and Nitrates all on one strip... Can't remember the name but it was either A.P. or warleys...
Skittyfish
11-22-2003, 8:30 PM
I use the Hagen master kit, ordered it from bigals.
plantass28
11-22-2003, 9:40 PM
The Hagen Master Test is impressive, but it is missing Magnesium and has a buncha test I dont need. Thanks for the suggestion however I may just go with it and get a magnesium test from some other manufacturer.
-Peace
MrGoodbytes
11-22-2003, 9:51 PM
I really like the Aquarium Phamaceuticals kit.
Magnesium is counted in the GH test kit. Other than that, you can get all those from AP except for Iron.
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Sumpin'fishy
11-22-2003, 10:52 PM
This is another one of those topics that everyone has their own opinion on. I use Seachem for the most part. My pH test is a simple AP liquid test, since Seachem's is for salt water (too high of a range).
125gJoe
11-23-2003, 12:40 AM
It's been said La Mottes kits are the best, and the most expensive. I use AP test kit.
Captain Hook
11-23-2003, 2:14 AM
Anyone tried the kit made by Tetra? Saw it at my lfs for a pretty good price.
plantass28
11-23-2003, 10:06 AM
All great suggestions, but where is the best place online to get the kits for the best price? Thanks in advance for your replys.