water testing

[antimatter]

I have never tested my water before. Maybe I have just been lucky and not needed it, but I am going to start. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3635399

has anybody used this product. Is that enough different tests

 

[Grins]

Hmm....if you're wanting a master kit I'd go for something like http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewItem~SearchStr~aquarium%20pharmaceuticals%20test%20kit~action~view~idProduct~AP3313~idCategory~FITKMK~category~Aquarium_Pharmaceuticals_Saltwater_Liquid_Master_Test_Kit_Saltwater_Aquarium_Supplies_Test_Kits_Multi_Kits~vendor~.html

They also carry a reef one that will test for some of the minerals.

 

[BMorgan]

I second that!

 

[Kodiak]

never tested ur water.... mmm that was me on my FW tank


Grins!! you changed ur avatar i didnt know it was you! :duh:

 

[Grins]

Yes, the dog will be back but thought I'd pop this one up for a short bit.

Back on topic, the API kits are reliable in my opinion atlhough some prefer Salifert for some of their tests.

 

[Kodiak]

I have strips, is it a good investment to get liquid?

 

[Grins]

Yes. The strips are OK for a quick check but the liquid tests are more accurate.

 

[Weezer]

Liquid as Grin's says ...........

 

[Riverserver]

Yes. The strips are OK for a quick check but the liquid tests are more accurate.

Ehhhh they're not near as good as the liquid kits. My test strips read 0's on nitrate and nitrite but on liquid it was at 15 and .75 respectively.

 

[Grins]

Never said they were near as good..in fact I said the liquid was more accurate. I find the strips I have to be OK, but I tend to use them more for the FW tank where I am lazier about the liquid testing.