Test Kits (Advice Needed)

[GenteelBen]

Hey. First post here. I'm building my first aquarium and I wanted to know: which test kits should I invest in?

I've purchased an API freshwater master kit, which covers the basics. But are there other levels that I should be watching; and which kits should I invest in?

I'm working towards a seven gallon tank planted with cryptocoryne parva and bacopa caroliniana. I may introduce fish or shrimp later on after the tank is cycled and I have a better understanding of my water situation.

Thx!

 

[TwoTankAmin]

You should know both the GH and KH of your tap water. However, this is not something one needs to test often. The API GH/KH kit costs about $6.50 online. I would spend that just to have them on hand after you know what your tap numbers are. If you bring a sample to your local fish/pet store they will usually test for you.

 

[GenteelBen]

Thank you!

I'll invest in that kit.

 

[Amazoniantanklvr]

That's about it. API master & gH/kH. You can test for other stuff (ie. phosphates) but you don't need to.

 

[GenteelBen]

Thanks Amazoniantanklvr !

 

[Amazoniantanklvr]

Thanks Amazoniantanklvr !

Sure!