I went to two LFS and both recommended the TetraLab test kit. When I got it home, I noticed the big label that says "KNOWN TO CAUSE CANCER". 8O I asked one of the LFS about that and they just shrugged it off with "that's just something California requires."
Well, I just filled my tank for the first time (29 gallons) and used the test kit. I couldn't believe some of the ingredients, like hydrochloric acid. 8O The ammonia test requires 3 different reagents. It took me 90 minutes to perform tests for pH, GH, KH, NO2, NO3, NH3, and NH4.
I'm not comfortable with the time it takes to do these tests and the chemicals they require. If I have to do this every day until my tank is cycled, I may give up already. Is there a faster, safer, easier way?
Well, I just filled my tank for the first time (29 gallons) and used the test kit. I couldn't believe some of the ingredients, like hydrochloric acid. 8O The ammonia test requires 3 different reagents. It took me 90 minutes to perform tests for pH, GH, KH, NO2, NO3, NH3, and NH4.
I'm not comfortable with the time it takes to do these tests and the chemicals they require. If I have to do this every day until my tank is cycled, I may give up already. Is there a faster, safer, easier way?