Freshwater test kit?

[alia258]

I'm looking for a freshwater test kit, one that tests pH, nitrates, nitrites, ammonia, copper, and calcium. I was hoping someone on here could help me find a cheaper one, and I wanted one that uses all liquid instead of paper ( I recently learned in chemistry that paper tests aren't as accurate as the liquid ones) so, does anyone on here know where I could get one for really cheap?

 

[Boogety48]

Amazon.com has the API Master test kit for around $20 and free shipping if you spend $25. That's where I get mine from.

 

[alia258]

Do you know of anything useful and aquarium oriented to get the 5 more dollars and free shipping? Frets for anacharis and a big mystery plant maybe?

 

[Boogety48]

I had the same problem with trying to spend 5 more dollars lol. I ended up just getting something not aquarium oriented. You might need something I didn't though. Type in aquarium whatever ie decorations, gravel, etc then click on it to list it prices from lowest to highest and see what it comes up with.

 

[Boogety48]

Just looked up the kit on amazon. They took the free shipping off but lowered the price to $16.72.

 

[alia258]

Okay, thanks ^^ I think I'll get some liquid fertalizer, I have a few melting plants and need some nutrition in my tank ^^ or maybe refrigerated BB? So many possibilities! ^^

 

[Boogety48]

If you do some across the one with free shipping, I'm looking at other aquarium items and see breeder nets for $6-$8. I saw one of your other threads where you talked about breeding some fish. You could get those.

 

[paytertot]

The API freshwater test kit only tests ph, ammo, nitrites, and nitrates doesn't it? Cuz that's all I have

 

[Boogety48]

Yes. It does pH, High pH, Ammonia, Nitrates and Nitrites

 

[alia258]

I guess I can get a seperate kit for copper and calcium when I buy shrimp and my lfs. I have a plan for a DIY tank divider, because I don't like the idea of stressing out my preggo fishy in a birthing box, so I'll just let the healthy ones hide in the plants, an momma can't really eat too many (and I hear they start to multiply fast anyway) I'm thinking about getting a 40g so I can have a bristlenose pleco ^^ I'll have to check on there for one!