Are there any test kits

arandacole

arandacole

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that test all parameters?
It seems that kits test Nitrate, Calcium, Phosphate... well, at least the one(s) that I've seen.
Are there kits that test *everything* that is needed or do you need to purchase individual tests....and if so, what wouldl you say are the most important - in order...
I wish I could just go out and purchase everything I need.. but I went into this not knowing and now I have to go in order or importance because I have the tank (90 gallon) and I don't have the money to do everything right <sigh>
TIA
Love,
A
 
tangwhispr

tangwhispr

Member
Originally Posted by Arandacole
that test all parameters?
It seems that kits test Nitrate, Calcium, Phosphate... well, at least the one(s) that I've seen.
Are there kits that test *everything* that is needed or do you need to purchase individual tests....and if so, what wouldl you say are the most important - in order...
I wish I could just go out and purchase everything I need.. but I went into this not knowing and now I have to go in order or importance because I have the tank (90 gallon) and I don't have the money to do everything right <sigh>
TIA
Love,
A
Nutrafin makes what the call the "master test kit, it usually sells for about $80 bucks and comes in a big plastic case
 
hamsmith

hamsmith

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When I started my tank I used the Seachem marine basic test kit. It tests for pH, alkalinity, ammonia, nitrate, and nitrite. It worked very well for me to start up a tank. As my tank matured I slowly switched over to individual Salifert test kits as they are more accurate. I bought the calcium Salifert kit first as that did not come with the Seachem kit.
To me when you are cycling a tank you don't need to be pinpoint accurate and also you are going to be running a bunch more tests than normal so that is why I opted to start with a cheaper less accurate test kit.
For comparison the Seachem marine basic kit is around 25 bucks while each Salifert kit costs between 13.00 and 30.00 bucks!
 
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