Test Kits?

[Alps]

I'm beginning to plant my tank w/ 2wpg and only 2 plants so far.

What test kits or specific testing equipment would your recommend?
I would like to save money, but don't take me for frugal, will gladly spend if it help keep my fish healthier.

- would this be good?

thanks for the help, never test myself, just take it to the lfs every month or so.

 

[ted28]

IMHO I'd go with this test kit API. I used the tetra kit and found them hard to read compared to the test kit in the link I provided. If memory serves me right ppl round here found the tetra kits inaccurate.

 

[Bloo]

I agree with Ted.

Ps: Ted, it's not generally good practice to snip URL's. Without clicking on it, one can't tell where the link leads to (you can usually just hover over a hyperlink text to see the full URL without clicking on it) - and it could lead to an auto virus download programme and a whole host of nasty stuff etc.

Best just stick to using the URL link

and then type whatever text you want to display

 

[zig]

Depending on how big this tank is, 2WPG might not be considered a low light or low tech tank, you might have to look at using CO2 to avoid issues with algae, have a look at the pinned articles in the planted section for more info.

 

[Alps]

I agree with Ted.

Ps: Ted, it's not generally good practice to snip URL's. Without clicking on it, one can't tell where the link leads to (you can usually just hover over a hyperlink text to see the full URL without clicking on it) - and it could lead to an auto virus download programme and a whole host of nasty stuff etc.

Best just stick to using the URL link

and then type whatever text you want to display

any test kits that are commonly used around here? What would you guys recommend? and should i use specific individual kits or should i buy one comprehensive kit similar to the tetra kit? or is ted's kit pretty good also?

thanks guys

 

[Alps]

Depending on how big this tank is, 2WPG might not be considered a low light or low tech tank, you might have to look at using CO2 to avoid issues with algae, have a look at the pinned articles in the planted section for more info.

yah im starting to recomsider low tech. Gonna start with some fast plants like vallis which i have now.
Could i use seachem excel instead zig? O rshould i jus tbuy one of those $20 nutrafin co2 units eventhough im trying to keep costs down. ( need new futbol/ soccer shoes also lol)

 

[Bloo]

any test kits that are commonly used around here?

Where is "around here" ?

Though it doesn't really matter, as you can get API everywhere

 

[Alps]

any test kits that are commonly used around here?

Where is "around here" ?

Though it doesn't really matter, as you can get API everywhere

haven't seen api test kits in the states, try aquarium pharm.? seen that

 

[Bloo]

haven't seen api test kits in the states, try aquarium pharm.? seen that

Try Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Inc.