Best test kits for a person on a budget

[JessiNoel21]

What test kits should I get for my reef build? I used to live right next door to my LFS so I would take my saltwater there to be tested but now I live an hour away so I have to test on my own now. I really like to stay under $200 for all my test that I would need ty.


5 gallon planted(1m/2f guppy and 2 ADFs)
10 gallon planted divided Betta(1 male and 1 female)

 

[54seaweed]

you don't need to break the bank on a test kit
the API isn't the best kit but it's a good start
once you start moving forward with fish and coral than you can jump into a better test kit
and you still don't need to spend $200. that's insane
Saltwater Liquid Master Test Kit | That Fish Place

 

[mr_X]

API saltwater kit is fine, plus Salifert calcium and alk. That's all you need for some time.

 

[Sillyfishies]

API master test kit will cover all of the fish related stuff. The red sea reef foundation test kit is cheap and works good. Grab the red sea coral color pack too and you'll be set with pretty much everything.

 

[JessiNoel21]

Okay Ty all


5 gallon planted(1m/2f guppy and 2 ADFs)
10 gallon planted divided Betta(1 male and 1 female)

 

[JessiNoel21]

Silly where can I find the color pack never heard of it


5 gallon planted(1m/2f guppy and 2 ADFs)
10 gallon planted divided Betta(1 male and 1 female)

 

[Sillyfishies]

Red Sea Colors Pro Multi Test Kit (I2, K, Fe) - Bulk Reef Supply

I actually meant this pack, however -
Red Sea Algae Control Multi Test Kit (NO3, PO4) - Bulk Reef Supply

 

[JessiNoel21]

Ty


5 gallon planted(1m/2f guppy and 2 ADFs)
10 gallon planted divided Betta(1 male and 1 female)