Which test kit?

[Xielos]

I'm trying to decide what test kit to buy (ordering it online, everything around here is HIDEOUSLY overpriced), and I'm torn between 2 choices.

This test kit, which is cheaper and tests more things than this test kit, but I read somehwere that the AP Master kit is by far the best. I just want to here some opinions on brands of test kits, and which I should go for. Thanks for the help :idea:

 

[Kasakato]

Im Kas the guy who is famous for the AP test kit link at BAs.
http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/product.xml?product_id=19383;category_id=3111;pcid1=3233;pcid2=

 

[Xielos]

I figured since I'm getting my filter online, I might as well get a test kit and some other stuff, seeing as that very same AP Master kit is $20 at my local PetCo. I was APPALLED when I saw an AquaClear 110 filter going for $85 at PetCo while its only $35 at Big Als. I mean really...

Guess I'll go with the AP kit, was leaning more towerds it anyways :joe:

 

[Kasakato]

The other problem is that the Tetra kit doesnt include a nitrate (or nitrite?) test kit.

 

[Xielos]

While I'm already shopping here....what type of light bulb should I get for a 72 gallon bowfront that will be an Amazon-type of tank. I know the size is 48", and thats about all I know. I don't plan on keeping any live plants, at least not at first.

 

[Kasakato]

Any bulb will work for no plants. But if your going planted get at least 2WPG or 144w.