Test Kit

[kiriyama]

Hi , can anyone suggest a decent reasonably priced test kit, why am I still using test strips?
I have a rough idea what things to test for but can someone set me straight in case I miss something out when I go to purchase kit?
Cheers , any correspondance greatly appreciated.....

 

[aly_starh]

You want a liquid test kit.

I personally use Tetra Pond Testers, they work fine.

But is you have more ££ try the API Master Test Kit.

 

[JustFrozen]

i just picked up an api master freshwater test kit for $22 (which equals 14 british pounds i believe).

Even if you find it for a bit more, if you consider the number of tests you can do with the liquid kit (over 800 tests!) compared to similarly priced test strips (about 225 tests), the price is unbeatable

 

[howard_hopkinson]

I also recommend the API master test kit.

 

[shane87]

the api one comes highly recommended, you can pick one up from ebay for around £15

 

[-SPB-]

+1 API Master Test Kit

 

[onebto]

API master test kit I found the cheapest on ebay

 

[rebrn]

I also use the API test kit. They are available at all the big chain stores in the US for around $30 (I think that is around 15 pounds). You can also find them cheaper on-line at just about any aquarium store or Ebay.

 

[discus_lover]

ya API master test kit...

 

[kiriyama]

Cheers folks , API master test kit it is then , wonder what I'll be buying this weekend then ?

 

[fatheadminnow]

The API or the nutrafin test kit are tops!

-FHM

 

[Schmill]

I'd recommend the API master Test kit for 2 reasons;

1) They are really good, value for money & easy to use, (just be careful of the glass test tubes, these are much better than plastic ones, but I assure you, you WILL break some!)
2) As you can see from above, a LOT of people on this forum use the same kit. This means if you have an questions about it, trouble interpreting results, or anything else, the chances are you will get the answers here. If you opt for one of the lesser used test kits then obviously your oppurtunities for feedback are also reduced.

:thumbsup: