Water Testing

[RobP]

I currently only test for Ammonia, NO2, NO3, PO4 and High PH but I want to start testing for hardness and calcium. What is a good test kit I get buy? I just don't want to waste money on a test kit by it not performing the way it should. Any idea?

Thanks everyone!!
Rob

 

[bang guy]

I'm a fan of Salifert but the Seachem they sell here are also good.

There's no good reason to regularly test Nitrite unless you are trying to diagnose a problem.

 

[RobP]

Thank you Bang Guy, I will check them out. I think I liked Salifert too from what I could find out and your right I don't test for them all the time since there isn't alot changing in my tank.

 

[flower]

I like the Seachem kits, they come with a regent to be able to double check for accuracy. I also keep ammonia test strips... it's fast and easy to use, and it won't matter about the numbers...any reading calls for a water change. Nitrites don't happen without ammonia first.