Types of Test Kits

[Alucard]

Hi all,

What type of test kits are there in the market?

I have heard various type of kit set but what is the main (core) test kit that i need to buy?

Thanks

Regards

Alu

[vt_snowman87]

well, if u're just starting up a new tank, you would need the basic Ammonia, Nitrite, and Nitrate, and pH.. to monitor whether ur water is done cycling..

if u plan to put corals, subsequently lots of test kits would be needed, like calcium, kH, etc etc..

[Alucard]

well, if u're just starting up a new tank, you would need the basic Ammonia, Nitrite, and Nitrate, and pH.. to monitor whether ur water is done cycling..

if u plan to put corals, subsequently lots of test kits would be needed, like calcium, kH, etc etc..

i see...so for the basic , are there all in one set or have to buy separately?

What brands are recommended?

Thanks.

[kelstorm]

i see...so for the basic , are there all in one set or have to buy separately?

What brands are recommended?

Thanks.

common ones are salifert, tropic marine

[angelfishlover]

and API if on a very tight budget but be warned that API is easy to finish up.

[Alucard]

and API if on a very tight budget but be warned that API is easy to finish up.

ermm finish up? is it a expenable test kit?

[angelfishlover]

ermm finish up? is it a expenable test kit?

If u use a lot then easy to finish.Is it expendable or expanable???I search the dictionary but there is no such words.

[Alucard]

If u use a lot then easy to finish.Is it expendable or expanable???I search the dictionary but there is no such words.

yup its the former. typo mistake.

[kelstorm]

all test kits hv expiry dates and estimated number of usage.

[Alucard]

all test kits hv expiry dates and estimated number of usage.

i see. thanks for the information. (though i thought these equipment ares made of plastic which is durable stuff)

[dragonfly_sg]

i see. thanks for the information. (though i thought these equipment ares made of plastic which is durable stuff)

Oh the plastic water holder and stuff will last indefinitely, it's the chemicals that comes with the kits that gets used up.

BTW be aware that some kits in some shop probably been on the shelf for ages , alot of them don't have obvious expiry dates (or either I don't know where to look). Stick to those shops that carries test kits with newer packing, if there isn't any dates available.

Or you could get pH pen and some of those electronic measuring device which will allow you more tests and last longer (hopefully). But they are going to be very much more expensive.