Water test strips

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amy

a.k.a. achu
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I copied this from my post in the equipment forum to see if I get any more responses here:

I know that the paper test strips aren't as accurate as other kinds of kits, but I've developed a liking for them anyway. So far, I've tried some of the Mardel strips, but I'd like to hear what other strip users have to say about the different brands.
 
They are all the same Litmus paper...
 
I think I have the Jungle ones, I should check, but when I just need a rough estimation or I'm running short on time (which really is no excuse) and I can't use my SeaChem ones, they come in real handy.
 
Amy, I like the paper test strips - and there was a thread recently here about test kit accuracy in which jschmidt put forth the idea that absolute precision isn't really needed - which I concurred with.

the point being that you typically do not need to measure anything in your tank to an exact spec. Quite frankly, anyone who says they can read a liquid reagent test result measuring the color in some small water sample against that of a printed card with any more accuracy than a paper test strip provides is IMO all wet.


So paper test strips IMO work very well , they are extremely easy to use and read, and are accurate for our needs. I also use the Mardel brand and have in the past used the Jungle Quick Dip kits as well. Both are fine IMO
 
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