Best/Most reliable water testing kit? - Aquarium Advice

07-21-2005, 04:09 AM

Just looking for opinions of the best or most reliable water testing kits you have used or heard of. Also the chemicals that seem to work best to balance water problems. Thanks in advance ^^

jrp1588 · 07-21-2005, 04:11 AM

(preferably something that can be found at petsmart.)

megladonsharky · 07-21-2005, 04:37 AM

freshwater master test kit ... 24.99 at Petsmart here

Toirtis · 07-21-2005, 05:31 AM

Not sure about what US PetsMarts carry, but the Red Sea Freshwater Lab and the Hagen Master Test Kit.

07-21-2005, 05:38 AM

would that be Nutrafin Toirtis? I was actually advised against gettin that kit, so i went for the Aquarium Pharmeceuticals Master test kit. http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/...tegory_id=2255
12.99 at bigals and everything you need to make sure the water is safe at least. Although i would like to get an iron test kit and a Hardness one too... i thought about buying the nutrafin becuase its more complete (although more expensive) does it work well for you toirtis???

Toirtis · 07-21-2005, 05:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AshleyNicole

would that be Nutrafin Toirtis? .... i thought about buying the nutrafin becuase its more complete (although more expensive) does it work well for you toirtis???

Yes, this one....I find that it works quite well.

http://www.hagen.com/img/aquatic/products/a7860.jpg

**Fishyfanatic** · 07-21-2005, 09:50 AM

AP Freshwater Master Test Kit and Prime

oscarbreeder · 07-21-2005, 12:59 PM

I agree with Toirtis, the Hagen Master Test Kit is top notch.

07-21-2005, 03:04 PM

Thanks for all of the responses.

Gunnie · 07-21-2005, 10:30 PM

I have also heard that you can find the AP Master Test Kit online on the PetSmart website and copy the page that shows it for sale for $15.99, then take the printed page to your local PetSmart and they will sell it to you at the store for that price. There are 2 master test kits. Make sure you get the one that includes the nitrate test if you are cycling your first tank. The nitrate test alone sometimes costs as much as the master test kit.

07-21-2005, 04:09 AM	#1
Guest Posts: n/a	Best/Most reliable water testing kit? Just looking for opinions of the best or most reliable water testing kits you have used or heard of. Also the chemicals that seem to work best to balance water problems. Thanks in advance ^^

07-21-2005, 04:37 AM	#3
megladonsharky Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: north idaho Posts: 468	freshwater master test kit ... 24.99 at Petsmart here __________________ two gallon with 16 [acronym:362a9a3f00="Gallons per hour"]gph[/acronym:362a9a3f00] filter with live plants and a female betta named Meloday 3-4 gallon with 80gph ... Planted lightly three white clouds ( Birtha Clara and Delila) and some snails (mainly melodys snacks) 9 gallon with 130gph , heated with male betta (Trafalger RIP)Kaden ( a male betta)has moved in, pygmy cory (MaMa) , pitbull pleco(Metal), three preacox rainbows( Annabel, Glitter and Mondo) and various snails...

07-21-2005, 05:31 AM	#4
Toirtis Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,768	Not sure about what US PetsMarts carry, but the Red Sea Freshwater Lab and the Hagen Master Test Kit. __________________ G. A. Christian Bilou, Zoologist/Writer Founder/Director, Reptile Rescue Alberta Vice-President, Calgary Aquarium Society www.calgaryaquariumsociety.com Polypterid/Primitive Fish/Ctenopoma/Catfish Fanatic 62 Aquariums, 2200+ total gallons, Aquarist since 1971.

07-21-2005, 09:50 AM	#7
Fishyfanatic Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,267 Images: 15	AP Freshwater Master Test Kit and Prime __________________ Vote for Aquarium Advice 10 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 29 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 150 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid

07-21-2005, 12:59 PM	#8
oscarbreeder Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Columbia,S.C. Posts: 3,084 Images: 13	I agree with Toirtis, the Hagen Master Test Kit is top notch. __________________ Please remember to vote for Aquarium Advice! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v328/kyman_33/sig.jpg

07-21-2005, 05:38 AM	#5
Guest Posts: n/a	would that be Nutrafin Toirtis? I was actually advised against gettin that kit, so i went for the Aquarium Pharmeceuticals Master test kit. http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/...tegory_id=2255 12.99 at bigals and everything you need to make sure the water is safe at least. Although i would like to get an iron test kit and a Hardness one too... i thought about buying the nutrafin becuase its more complete (although more expensive) does it work well for you toirtis???

07-21-2005, 03:04 PM	#9
Guest Posts: n/a	Thanks Thanks for all of the responses.

07-21-2005, 10:30 PM	#10
Gunnie Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 265	I have also heard that you can find the AP Master Test Kit online on the PetSmart website and copy the page that shows it for sale for $15.99, then take the printed page to your local PetSmart and they will sell it to you at the store for that price. There are 2 master test kits. Make sure you get the one that includes the nitrate test if you are cycling your first tank. The nitrate test alone sometimes costs as much as the master test kit. __________________ If guns cause crime, then matches cause arson Smoky Mountain Aquarium Society Joseph H.S. Mills (AKA: Trauma Jewel) 1/18/36 - 3/1/04. I miss you dad!

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
How to read this testing kit	lyquidphyre	Freshwater & Brackish - General Discussion	1	02-18-2007 08:17 PM
water testing kit	LittleParr	Saltwater Fish Only & FOWLR	16	05-17-2006 10:21 PM
Recommendations for reliable PH, KH and GH test kit?	LindaC	Freshwater & Brackish - General Discussion	5	03-04-2006 06:48 PM
master testing kit question	Zagz	Freshwater & Brackish - General Discussion	5	06-01-2005 02:12 AM
Water testing kit questions.	Bill2183	Freshwater & Brackish - General Discussion	8	10-12-2003 09:40 AM