Which brand test kits do you use?

[plantass28]

Hi everyone,

Was wondering what test kit brands do you use? Which have you found to be most relaible, acurate and affordable for plant tank use?

I am looking for new test kits for PH, GH, KH Magnesium, PO4, Nitrate, also maybe Iron.

Also where is the cheapest place to buy them?

Thanks in advance for any advice!

 

[Prometheus]

I use aqarium pharmaceuticals or wardleys...

Anyone know if those test 'strips' you dip into the tank work?

I saw them at petco, 15 bucks for 25 strips... they test for : pH, KH, GH, Ammonia, Nitrites and Nitrates all on one strip... Can't remember the name but it was either A.P. or warleys...

 

[Skittyfish]

I use the Hagen master kit, ordered it from bigals.

 

[plantass28]

The Hagen Master Test is impressive, but it is missing Magnesium and has a buncha test I dont need. Thanks for the suggestion however I may just go with it and get a magnesium test from some other manufacturer.

-Peace

 

[MrGoodbytes]

I really like the Aquarium Phamaceuticals kit.

Magnesium is counted in the GH test kit. Other than that, you can get all those from AP except for Iron.

 

[gcvt]

Salifert

 

[Sumpin'fishy]

This is another one of those topics that everyone has their own opinion on. I use Seachem for the most part. My pH test is a simple AP liquid test, since Seachem's is for salt water (too high of a range).

 

[125gJoe]

It's been said La Mottes kits are the best, and the most expensive. I use AP test kit.

 

[Captain Hook]

Anyone tried the kit made by Tetra? Saw it at my lfs for a pretty good price.

 

[plantass28]

All great suggestions, but where is the best place online to get the kits for the best price? Thanks in advance for your replys.