looking for the best master test kit - Aquarium Advice

muddlehead · 12-19-2005, 06:51 PM

i have had my ten [acronym:c68236e113="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:c68236e113] up for about 3 months now and to tell the truth i have never tested my water parameters, i want an idea of what is going on because im getting into plants and they are not growing the way they were when i first introduced them so i think they sucked up the nutrients and now they cant grow as well because of it, so basically i want to buy a quality master test kit that has everything i need in it and i want it online because [acronym:c68236e113="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:c68236e113] are ridiculous with the test kits, thanks for the advice

Lonewolfblue · 12-19-2005, 06:54 PM

http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/...d1=3233;pcid2=

**Fishyfanatic** · 12-19-2005, 06:55 PM

Is this a low light tank? What kind of plants do you have?

muddlehead · 12-19-2005, 06:56 PM

check out my signature

Lonewolfblue · 12-19-2005, 06:59 PM

Sounds like the nutrients have all been used up. I don't know much on planted tanks yet, but what you need to add will depend on your setup and the type of plants. Will wait for advice from others here.

muddlehead · 12-19-2005, 06:59 PM

sorry if this is a weird place to ask but can anyone suggest an all purpose fert for my tank??

muddlehead · 12-19-2005, 07:02 PM

yeah i dont think i need much in the way of ferts because i have what i think is enough fish but i defenitly think it needs something

Toirtis · 12-19-2005, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lonewolfblue

http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/...d1=3233;pcid2=

S'allright, but I prefer:

http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/...d1=3233;pcid2=

gohabs9 · 12-19-2005, 07:46 PM

how long do these kits last, on regular use before they need to be replaced?

Toirtis · 12-19-2005, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gohabs9

how long do these kits last, on regular use before they need to be replaced?

If you mean shelf-life...a good 2-3 years. If you mean usage....well mileage really varies by how many tanks you have and how often you test.

12-19-2005, 06:51 PM	#1
muddlehead Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 63	looking for the best master test kit i have had my ten [acronym:c68236e113="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:c68236e113] up for about 3 months now and to tell the truth i have never tested my water parameters, i want an idea of what is going on because im getting into plants and they are not growing the way they were when i first introduced them so i think they sucked up the nutrients and now they cant grow as well because of it, so basically i want to buy a quality master test kit that has everything i need in it and i want it online because [acronym:c68236e113="Local Fish Store"]lfs[/acronym:c68236e113] are ridiculous with the test kits, thanks for the advice __________________ 10 gallon with 5 zebra danios, 3 rummy nose, and 3 pristellas, upgrading to a 55 [acronym:3c53a15d7f="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:3c53a15d7f] soon working on planting my 10 [acronym:3c53a15d7f="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:3c53a15d7f] with 2 [acronym:3c53a15d7f="Watts Per Gallon"]wpg[/acronym:3c53a15d7f] and no [acronym:3c53a15d7f="Carbon dioxide"]CO2[/acronym:3c53a15d7f], currently has lots of bacopa and a green mynth

12-19-2005, 06:54 PM	#2
Lonewolfblue Planted Geek Community Mentor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 7,871 Images: 7	hey... http://www.bigalsonline.com/catalog/...d1=3233;pcid2= __________________ 26G Medium Planted Community - 65W CF Lighting - Emperor 280 Bio-Wheel - Established Feb 2004 55G Aggressive Community - Filstar XP3 - Established Dec 2005 75G Heavily Planted - Pressurized CO2, 520W Lighting, Filstar XP3 with spraybar - Established Feb 2006 29G Planted - 130W Lighting, Filstar XP2 with spraybar - Established May 2006 5 10G Tanks - Various setups - Tanks Established May-Sep 2006. 3 currently empty. 5.5G Crypt/Java Fern Tank - Established Oct 2006 My 29G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=78469 My 75G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=70764 My 75G Makeover Thread: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=87691

12-19-2005, 06:55 PM	#3
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12-19-2005, 06:56 PM	#4
muddlehead Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 63	check out my signature __________________ 10 gallon with 5 zebra danios, 3 rummy nose, and 3 pristellas, upgrading to a 55 [acronym:3c53a15d7f="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:3c53a15d7f] soon working on planting my 10 [acronym:3c53a15d7f="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:3c53a15d7f] with 2 [acronym:3c53a15d7f="Watts Per Gallon"]wpg[/acronym:3c53a15d7f] and no [acronym:3c53a15d7f="Carbon dioxide"]CO2[/acronym:3c53a15d7f], currently has lots of bacopa and a green mynth

12-19-2005, 06:59 PM	#5
Lonewolfblue Planted Geek Community Mentor Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wenatchee, WA Posts: 7,871 Images: 7	Sounds like the nutrients have all been used up. I don't know much on planted tanks yet, but what you need to add will depend on your setup and the type of plants. Will wait for advice from others here. __________________ 26G Medium Planted Community - 65W CF Lighting - Emperor 280 Bio-Wheel - Established Feb 2004 55G Aggressive Community - Filstar XP3 - Established Dec 2005 75G Heavily Planted - Pressurized CO2, 520W Lighting, Filstar XP3 with spraybar - Established Feb 2006 29G Planted - 130W Lighting, Filstar XP2 with spraybar - Established May 2006 5 10G Tanks - Various setups - Tanks Established May-Sep 2006. 3 currently empty. 5.5G Crypt/Java Fern Tank - Established Oct 2006 My 29G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=78469 My 75G Thread : http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=70764 My 75G Makeover Thread: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=87691

12-19-2005, 07:02 PM	#7
muddlehead Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Seattle Posts: 63	yeah i dont think i need much in the way of ferts because i have what i think is enough fish but i defenitly think it needs something __________________ 10 gallon with 5 zebra danios, 3 rummy nose, and 3 pristellas, upgrading to a 55 [acronym:3c53a15d7f="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:3c53a15d7f] soon working on planting my 10 [acronym:3c53a15d7f="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:3c53a15d7f] with 2 [acronym:3c53a15d7f="Watts Per Gallon"]wpg[/acronym:3c53a15d7f] and no [acronym:3c53a15d7f="Carbon dioxide"]CO2[/acronym:3c53a15d7f], currently has lots of bacopa and a green mynth

12-19-2005, 07:46 PM	#9
gohabs9 Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: canada Posts: 68	how long do these kits last, on regular use before they need to be replaced?

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