Master Test Kit?

A master test kit is a pretty good investment because you often get the tests cheaper than if you bought each one separately. When starting a new tank, you will definitely need ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate tests to help you determine where you are in your tank's cycle, and when it's time to do water changes. The PH test is somewhat optional, but is good to know because high PH water has a greater ammonia toxicity than lower PH and is therefore more dangerous to the fish.

I've had Hagen tests and they're not the most accurate IMO. I personally would recommend the "Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Master Test Kit" if you can get it.
 
AP Master test kit, $13.99 at PetSmart with online price match.

CAn't beat it!
 
The master test kit you listed tests many more things that the 4 primary ones that cost 13.99 :)
Totally up to you if you want the basics or make the investment for the full scale of tests that you will only use once in a while but are nice to have if you have problems.

Kath
 
thanks guys. I think I'm going to pick up the Aquarium Pharm master kit. it covers the "basic" paramaters

:dance2:
 
Are those little strips even right? Thats what I use. And my 12 african cichlids are thriving. At least to me they seem to be doing great. I know these kinda fish like the ph on the high side. But when I do the strip test it (until now) reads about normal. But last night I checked it and it was on the low side. SHEEEEEEEEESH..........Does anybody know the best way to raise the ph without using chemicals? I hate the idea of putting chemicals in my tank. I used to put them in my brain all the time and I dont want my fish to turn out like me. :cool:
 
tonytheboss1 said:
:cool: Agree w/ above. A good master test kit is a 'must have' for the 'dedicated' hobbyist. I prefer Seachem Tests but A/P master kit will give you all the basics you need for a lot less money. Check Big Al's http://www.bigalsonline.com/BigAlsU...quariumpharmaceuticalsfreshwatermastertestkit Good Luck
Click to expand...
Yep, that's the one I've got. I like the 2-part ammonia test-- I find it much more accurate than the 1-part Hagen test, which always gave my dechlorinated water a positive ammonia areading, even when there were no fish in the tank.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
AquariaCentral.com
Top Bottom