Deucecoops
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I am a beginner. What is a good test kit for a 49gal freshwater tank?
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Grant R
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Hello and welcome first off to AquariumAdvice.com
When you say ' test kit ' I presume you mean a test kit in the manner of water testing ; IE Ammonia / Nitrate / Nitrite / pH levels etc ?
If so, you have a huge variety to choose from, from many different manufacturers. Because of this, it is ultimately down to personal favour.
First off, use the test kit you got with your tank, if you got one included ? If you decide it's not for you, there are plenty more as I say. Perhaps ask your local aquarium place of their personal choice.
Grant
When you say ' test kit ' I presume you mean a test kit in the manner of water testing ; IE Ammonia / Nitrate / Nitrite / pH levels etc ?
If so, you have a huge variety to choose from, from many different manufacturers. Because of this, it is ultimately down to personal favour.
First off, use the test kit you got with your tank, if you got one included ? If you decide it's not for you, there are plenty more as I say. Perhaps ask your local aquarium place of their personal choice.
Grant
loganj
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Well, as Grant said, everybody has their favorites. What I would recommend, and I use them, is the Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Master Kit for FW. This has everything you need for basic testing. They are fairly easy to use. I have compared the results of these tests to other kits and they seem to be accurate. It's a good starting point anyway. Be warned though, that the ammonia kit will not give an accurate reading if you are using ammo lock or any other product that binds ammonia.
Logan J
Well, as Grant said, everybody has their favorites. What I would recommend, and I use them, is the Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Master Kit for FW. This has everything you need for basic testing. They are fairly easy to use. I have compared the results of these tests to other kits and they seem to be accurate. It's a good starting point anyway. Be warned though, that the ammonia kit will not give an accurate reading if you are using ammo lock or any other product that binds ammonia.
Logan J
Deucecoops
Aquarium Advice Newbie
Thanks for your help. Yes, I was looking for a test kit to test my water for ph and all the other stuff. I have seen the individual kits, but I think I will go with a test kit that test most of the commom problems that I could have. I was told that aquarium pharmaceuticals, inc has a good one, called Doc wellfish test kit. Has anyone heard of this one? And is it a good one. Thanks
loganj
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Doc Wellfish...hmmm...thinking that's just a name Aq Pharm uses. They make the Freshwater Master Test Kit that includes pH, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate test. I believe it sells for under $20.00. I think that would be your best bargain starting out. Hagen also makes a complete kit, but I believe it is more expensive and I have not used their kits enough to be really familiar with them.
Logan J
Doc Wellfish...hmmm...thinking that's just a name Aq Pharm uses. They make the Freshwater Master Test Kit that includes pH, ammonia, nitrite, and nitrate test. I believe it sells for under $20.00. I think that would be your best bargain starting out. Hagen also makes a complete kit, but I believe it is more expensive and I have not used their kits enough to be really familiar with them.
Logan J
Deucecoops
Aquarium Advice Newbie
Test Kit
Loganj,
I think that is the one I was told about. Thanks for all the help!
Loganj,
I think that is the one I was told about. Thanks for all the help!
targaboy78
Aquarium Advice FINatic
Hi Deucecoops,
You said;
If it was the Aq Pharm kit, I don't know anything about that but if it was the Hagen kit, read this thread;
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=980
I hope this helps.
You said;
I wasn't sure if you were referring to the Aq Pharm or the Hagen kit.
If it was the Aq Pharm kit, I don't know anything about that but if it was the Hagen kit, read this thread;
http://www.aquariumadvice.com/viewtopic.php?t=980
I hope this helps.
Deucecoops
Aquarium Advice Newbie
Test Kit
Thanks! I just got a aq pharm Master Test Kit from the local pet store. Thanks for everyones help. I am sure I will need more help in the near future.
Thanks! I just got a aq pharm Master Test Kit from the local pet store. Thanks for everyones help. I am sure I will need more help in the near future.
Grant R
Aquarium Advice FINatic
I'm currently using the Doc. Wellfish kit with no problems and accurate readings. The kit in general is a good start-off kit also, so stick with it and let us know how you do. 
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