Reccomended testing products..

fatfatfish · 02-03-2008, 10:57 PM

Can anyone reccomend some good testing products for nitrate, nitrite, and ammonia? Also a good product line in general for removing chlorine/chloramine? I want to purchase some good products that I can trust but I am new to this and feel overwhelmed with all the options for testing strips/testing drops/etc.....Thanks!

trashion · 02-04-2008, 12:00 AM

the aquarium pharmaceuticals line of liquid test kits, i find to be pretty great. i use amquel+ as an all purpose water "safe-maker" (haha what?) it removes chlorine, chloramine, detoxifies ammonia and other harmful compounds.

hope that helps

jones57742 · 02-04-2008, 12:07 AM

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Originally Posted by fatfatfish

Can anyone reccomend some good testing products for nitrate, nitrite, and ammonia?

I have used the following with good luck.
http://www.pet-dog-cat-supply-store....roduct_id=7099

You will also need a Tetratest Nitrate Test Kit
http://www.marinedepot.com/ps_ViewIt...t~TS16616.html

Quote:

Originally Posted by fatfatfish

Also a good product line in general for removing chlorine/chloramine?

Please note that, IMHO, no dechlorinate removes chlorine and chloramines but only reduces them to ammonia, then to nitrites and then to nitrates.

I have used Seachem Prime with good luck.
http://www.seachem.com/products/prod...ges/Prime.html

Also please note that I had done a ton of research with respect to dechlorinates before purchasing Seachem Prime.

TR

**JustOneMore20** · 02-04-2008, 08:08 AM

I also recommend the Aquarium Pharmaceuticals test kit. I have used it for years (actually need a new one now). I also have some of the Hagen Nutrafin kits as well and they are a tad more expensive, but also good.

As far as dechlorinator goes, I use Seachem Prime. It is concentrated, so you use less, making it last longer than other dechlorinators.

The Tick · 02-04-2008, 11:56 AM

Ah it feels so good to bask in the warm glow of good advice! As to testing supplies, I also use Aquarium Pharmaceuticals master test kit. It comes with everything you need, has shown to be pretty accurate and is a great value, so you can save your money for other important things like fighting crime and evil-doery!

I'm also a big fan of the Seachem Prime. The stuff smells like the dark belly of a hideous beast, but it sure does work and save you money! Quality and value! Isn't this country great?!?!?!

Clerk · 02-04-2008, 12:03 PM

I use API Master kit if I have time, Jungle's 5 in 1 if I don't have time.

Seachem Prime all the way

02-03-2008, 10:57 PM	#1
fatfatfish Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Age: 27 Posts: 8 User Feedback: (0)	Reccomended testing products.. Can anyone reccomend some good testing products for nitrate, nitrite, and ammonia? Also a good product line in general for removing chlorine/chloramine? I want to purchase some good products that I can trust but I am new to this and feel overwhelmed with all the options for testing strips/testing drops/etc.....Thanks!

02-04-2008, 12:00 AM	#2
trashion girl anachronism Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 873 User Feedback: (0)	the aquarium pharmaceuticals line of liquid test kits, i find to be pretty great. i use amquel+ as an all purpose water "safe-maker" (haha what?) it removes chlorine, chloramine, detoxifies ammonia and other harmful compounds. hope that helps __________________ current setup: 15 gallon, planted w/ pressurized co2, 55watts PC lighting, EI fert dosing. -5 harlequin rasboras -7 Aspidoras pauciradiatus (sixray or false corydoras) for reference: my name is Julie

02-04-2008, 08:08 AM	#4
JustOneMore20 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Alabama, US Age: 22 Posts: 3,372 User Feedback: (2)	I also recommend the Aquarium Pharmaceuticals test kit. I have used it for years (actually need a new one now). I also have some of the Hagen Nutrafin kits as well and they are a tad more expensive, but also good. As far as dechlorinator goes, I use Seachem Prime. It is concentrated, so you use less, making it last longer than other dechlorinators. __________________ *Kristin* 5 Planted tanks: 55g, 40g, 29g, 10g, 5.5g 10g N. multifasciatus tank, 5.5g Platy fry

02-04-2008, 11:56 AM	#5
The Tick Fishy Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: The City Posts: 16 User Feedback: (0)	Ah it feels so good to bask in the warm glow of good advice! As to testing supplies, I also use Aquarium Pharmaceuticals master test kit. It comes with everything you need, has shown to be pretty accurate and is a great value, so you can save your money for other important things like fighting crime and evil-doery! I'm also a big fan of the Seachem Prime. The stuff smells like the dark belly of a hideous beast, but it sure does work and save you money! Quality and value! Isn't this country great?!?!?! __________________ SPOOOOOOOOOOOOON!!!!!!!

02-04-2008, 12:03 PM	#6
Clerk Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 459 User Feedback: (0)	I use API Master kit if I have time, Jungle's 5 in 1 if I don't have time. Seachem Prime all the way __________________ Four Tanks 55 Gallon - Planted Display Tank 50 Gallon Nursery 20 Gallon - High-Light Planted Breeder 20 L Gallon - Newt Paludarium

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