Tom,
What Ron said is absolutely correct and you should proceed as he directed you. Now, what test to buy you might ask. I'd say, save yourself the trouble and get a master kit right off the bat. It's more economical and you will have all the test that you need for all freshwater tanks you may/might have. I personnaly use the Aquarium Pharmaceuticals kit. It served me well, easy to use, easy instructions to follow. Cost = Around $20
Having a test kit will provide you with valuable information on how your tank is progressing. As you know, ammonia is transformed to nitrites and then nitrites to nitrates. Once you reach 0 ammo and 0 nitrites, your tank is cycled and you may SLOWLY add fish in there.
Good luck!
Sponge
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