WATER TESTING

[Mmathis]

What should I look for in a water testing kit? What to avoid...

 

[don't ask]

i would say a test kit that uses liquid drops and not strips... generally they run about $25-$30 and will test ph, ammonia, nitrites and phosphorus and i hear another important test is for kh which you can buy separately for around $10

 

[j.w]

Yep I agree w/ don't ask...........liquid is best!

 

[Mmathis]

Is that because the drops are more accurate?

 

[j.w]

Yep!

 

[Mmathis]

Good enough! It's been years since I kept aquarium fish, but do recall running my water checks with liquid stuff. Think I used strips, too, but for some reason, the drops stand out. Think I'll shop today.