Test kits for Planted Tank

[joannde]

I have the AP master test kit but what kit (or testers) do I need in addition to this for a planted tank ?

 

[Purrbox]

The kits that you need for aquariums in general include:
Ammonia
Nitrite
Nitrate

The kits that you need for a planted aquarium include:
Nitrate
Phosphate
pH
KH

It may also be helpful to have the following testkit:
GH

Don't waste your money on the following testkits:
Calcium
Iron

 

[Lonewolfblue]

I second Purrbox's list.....

 

[joannde]

thanks, will do - another shopping trip needed LOL

 

[Alshain]

thanks, will do - another shopping trip needed LOL

If you have the AP Master Test Kit then all you really need to get extra is KH.

 

[JDogg]

thanks, will do - another shopping trip needed LOL

If you have the AP Master Test Kit then all you really need to get extra is KH.

I do not know about yours, but my AP did not come with a PO4 kit.

 

[joannde]

Nope, no PO4 test with the Master kit.
Do I also need a CO2 tester ?

 

[malkore]

No, no CO2 tester. CO2 is determined using pH and Kh test results.

Also, for PO4 testing, I ONLY recommend the SeaChem phosphate kit. should run $10. the AP phosphate kit is a little too sketchy on accuracy for my liking.

 

[travis simonson]

Yep, I'm with malkore, the Seachem PO4 test kit is the only PO4 to buy. It's quick and easy to read and gives pretty accurate results.

 

[handyguy42]

Hello dear ..I appreciate the work you put into this. I don't have an accurate scale to use other described methods, so this is making my day......thanks