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water test kit recommendations ???.....


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#1 mailman62

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Posted 12 June 2010 - 11:04 PM

looking for a test kit ,which ones are good ones for starters?


#2 koikeepr

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Posted 12 June 2010 - 11:40 PM

the ones with the liquid vials are better than the strips. They are more accurate.

#3 Sunshine

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Posted 13 June 2010 - 01:44 AM

I use API. Easy to read the colors. I do have a Tetra high PH and it is hard to match the color in the vial to the chart.

#4 PS3

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Posted 13 June 2010 - 10:50 PM

API is the best test kit. the local pet store has one its 25 dollars. i might buy it
or find one cheaper

#5 Squidhead

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Posted 13 June 2010 - 11:03 PM

PS3 said:

API is the best test kit. the local pet store has one its 25 dollars. i might buy it
or find one cheaper

Check eBay or Fostersmithaquatics.com , only about $18 with flate rate shipping. I know that's about the same, but if they have other stuff you need, it is worth it plus no taxes. And as everyone knows, you could always use more stuff.