Testing kits

[PirateOscar]

how do you test your water? what is the best kit that doesnt cost an arm and a leg?

 

[cassharper]

API (aquarium pharmacuticals) or SeaChem. There's a few other good ones out there, but those 2 I have personal experience with. Or you could go all out and look into the wonderful world of electronic testers. But those do cost an arm an a leg.

 

[Rambo85]

Just stay away from test strips, they aren't accurate enough ime

 

[Cichlaholics Anonymous]

If I had to go with one, I'd use the liquid tests commonly available at your local store, although I'm not one to test water too much

 

[jworth]

I use API and they tell you to shake vigorously. well when i do this the freakin top leaks. i have no idea how accuarate it is then. probably still is because its only a drop or two but seriously, how is that effective?!