DIY Test Kits?

[micstarz]

Has anyone tried making their own test kits for ammonia, nitrites and nitrates?
The commercial onces are so expensive.

 

[Dr Joe]

By the time you order in fresh chemicals and properly mix/store them and their calibrating fluids and add shipping, the test kits are cheaper.

http://www.aquariumguys.com/mastertestkit.html ,how much are they where you are?

DR Joe

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[Camshaft Ramrod]

http://www.aquariumguys.com/mastertestkit.html

wow, that's a good price.

 

[dennisdeng2002]

D F&S API test kit with the ck code.
http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?pcatid=4454&prodid=8311&catid=113

 

[CHOMPERS]

You can also take a water sample to any lfs or chain to have it tested for free.

 

[Egress]

To pinch pennies I use a smaller volume of water than the test calls for. For example, when testing nitrates: instead of using 5ml and 10 drops, I use 2ml and 4 drops. Kit lasts twice as long, still gives me the info I need.

 

[loogielv]

i gotta believe that if you did enough of a bulk, the savings would be very considerable. maybe you could even sell your excess as "kits" to local hobbyists if you did it right?

 

[niksu]

the test kits in vancouver are 40bucks same as the first link... so damn expensive

 

[jr monster fish]

By the time you order in fresh chemicals and properly mix/store them and their calibrating fluids and add shipping, the test kits are cheaper.


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That and youll also feel nauscous.

 

[JoelB]

Is there a DIY copper test guide?


Man. If I saw an API freshwater master kit for $20 I'd assume it was hot. I can usually find these at LFS's for $50 and sometimes up to $70.