Test Kit questions

Aquanut78 · 10-10-2005, 11:08 PM

Hi Ive just started my first proper aquarium and Ive been to the LFS several times but so far I havent invested my money in any test kits. The only thing Ive bought is a water decholrinator. Anyway there are so many things to buy that I dont know where to start and if I buy everything I wont be sure I'll need all of them and they wont be within my budget. Im hoping someone can tell me what are the most basic and important things to buy. Im thinking Ill go for the ammonia, nitrite and nitrate testers, as well as pH and water hardiness tester (I forgot the scientific term to test water hardiness). Any help is very much appreciated.

Damon · 10-10-2005, 11:42 PM

The kit from Aquarium Pharmaceuticals is the best bang for the buck.

Aquanut78 · 10-11-2005, 03:42 AM

I dont think I saw one of those cause they were all seperately sold but thanks.

fishfreaks · 10-11-2005, 10:10 PM

I agree with simpte. You can always buy online too. Try www.thatpetplace.com or dr foster and smith

10-10-2005, 11:08 PM	#1
Aquanut78 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Malaysia Age: 30 Posts: 5	Test Kit questions Hi Ive just started my first proper aquarium and Ive been to the LFS several times but so far I havent invested my money in any test kits. The only thing Ive bought is a water decholrinator. Anyway there are so many things to buy that I dont know where to start and if I buy everything I wont be sure I'll need all of them and they wont be within my budget. Im hoping someone can tell me what are the most basic and important things to buy. Im thinking Ill go for the ammonia, nitrite and nitrate testers, as well as pH and water hardiness tester (I forgot the scientific term to test water hardiness). Any help is very much appreciated.

10-10-2005, 11:42 PM	#2
Damon Aquatic Naturalist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Dayton, Ohio Age: 32 Posts: 14,976	The kit from Aquarium Pharmaceuticals is the best bang for the buck. __________________ For in much wisdom [is] much grief: and he that increaseth knowledge increaseth sorrow. Member of the AGA (Aquatic Gardner's Association) Member of the IBC (International Betta Congress)

10-11-2005, 10:10 PM	#4
fishfreaks M&F Couple Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: PA Age: 21 Posts: 4,281	I agree with simpte. You can always buy online too. Try www.thatpetplace.com or dr foster and smith __________________ VOTE FOR FISH FORUMS

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10-11-2005, 03:42 AM	#3
Aquanut78 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Malaysia Age: 30 Posts: 5	I dont think I saw one of those cause they were all seperately sold but thanks.

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