Test Kit Recommendations?

[anonapersona]

not AP

I think the Tetra ammonia kit is compatable with the chloramine treatments. Also, Seachem. But, I am not certain, might check the websites.

 

[Uncle Bete]

My first test kit was Tetra's Laborett
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/produ...allany&Ntx=mode+matchallany&Np=1&N=2004&Nty=1

and used tetra kits up until i switched to strips
I have tried some of the others AP/lamotte/seachem/etc.

but here's what i use now.
http://www.thatpetplace.com/MainPro...5+in+1&SKW=&EDP=34693&T1=F73+0214+0255&PgNo=1

yesterday I walked around the house and tested 3 tanks and a pond (approx. 30sec) sat down with all 4 and read'em(another 30 secs)
its more of a consistency thing for me any more.
ie, no ammonia show's = good/ if it shows I'm gonna be looking around for the problem. Doesn't matter if its .2 or 3ppm something isn't right.
no nitrite = good (see ammonia)
low nitrate = good (if not water change time)
KH = 70 - 90 good (I use plain 'ol tap water, if it shows any drop, I do a water change and its back to normal)
GH = around a hundred = good nuff for me (deal with it the same as KH)

 

[Skittyfish]

Just for another view...I use the Hagen Master Test kit. Works fine, the only problem I have with it is having to wait x amount of minutes for some tests to be finished. I mainly test KH and pH. I really only check nitrates if my plants look like something's not right, and then i usually do the full range of testing.