It is always handy to have the following simple test kits with you.
I am listing below some of the commercially available products which you might
find in any aquarium pet shop. Some of these are worth buying. I will leave the choice to the
user.
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| Commercial Name
| Usage
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| Aquarium Pharmaceuticals Test kit
| Deluxe pH Test Kit - Reads pH pf 6.0-7.6. Includes pH Up and pH Down.
Ammonia Test Kit - Reads 0-5 ppm.
Nitrite Test Kit - Fresh or saltwater. Reads 0-5 ppm.
Hi-Range pH Test Kit - Fresh or saltwater. Reads pH of 7.4 to 8.8.
Mini pH Test Kit - Reads pH of 6.0-7.6.
Nitrate Test Kit - Fresh or saltwater. Reads 0-160 ppm.
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| Dry Tablet Master Test Kits
| Dry Tab Master Kit - Includes 20 tests each of: ammonia, nitrite, nitrate and pH.
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| Dry Tab Test Kit
| Wide pH Kit - Reads pH from 5.0-9.0.
Nitrate Test Kit - Reads nitrate levels from 1-140 ppm.
Ammonia Test Kit - Reads free ammonia from 0-4 ppm.
Copper Test Kit - Reads copper from 0-3 ppm.
Nitrite Test Kit - Reads nitrite levels from 0-4 ppm.
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| Liquid Master test kit
| Fast, easy to use, and accurate liquid test kits. Eash kit comes
complete with with test tubes, test tube holders, snap tight caps and complete instructions.
Includes information on what test results mean and how to correct any unsafe water conditions.
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| Professional Liquid Test Kit
| Fast, easy, and accurate test kits. Test for pH (6-7.6), high range pH (7.2-8.8),
ammonia, nitrate, chlorine, GH, KH, and water hardness. Comes complete with full instructions,
test rack, 12 test tubes, color charts, analysis pad and case.
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| gH kH Test Kit
| The complete freshwater hardness test kit. Tests tap water for general hardness,
the measure of dissolved calcium and magnesium ion concentrations, as well as carbonate hardness.
Designed to help you duplicate natural habitat conditions. Includes test vial and reagents.
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| kH Hardness Test Kit
| Test tap water for fresh or saltwater aquariums for carbonate hardness,
the measure of dissolved carbonate and bicarbonate ion concentration. Helps prevent fish
stress from rapid pH shifts, the result of low KH levels. Can be used to determine. the proper
dosage of pH buffers. Includes test vial and reagents.
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| Master Fas-Test
| Complete test kit for your marine aquarium. Includes tests for ammonia,
nitrite, nitrate, and pH. Two test vials, 4 color comparators, test reagents, instructions,
and carrying case.
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| fas-Test Test Kit
| New design makes saltwater testing easier than ever before. The wide-mouth
holder has more room for adding chemicals without spilling. Foil packets protect test
chemicals from light and moisture. Tiny granules make pouring faster and less dusty than when using powders.
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| Copper
| Measures nonchelated copper as used in copper treatments for marine fish parasites.
Also tests copper content of tap water. Kit includes 55 tests.
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| Freshcare Kit
| Contains all the tests required for a new aquarium set-up. Great for the new
or advanced hobbyist. Kit includes ammonia, nitrite, and pH (6.2-8.6).
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| Dissolved Oxygen
| Highly accurate measure for dissolved oxygen in water, an important indicator
of water quality and overall aquarium health. 60 tests.
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| Freshwater Lab Master test kit
| The all inclusive test kit for the advanced hobbyist. Contains all of the following
kits: pH, Ammonia, Nitrite, Hardness GH, Hardness KH, Iron, and Carbon Dioxide. Test vials,
reagents, color charts and full instructions included.
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| Freshwater Plantcare
| A must for the live plant enthusiast. Contains an iron test featuring
accurate measurement of total iron (Fe2+, Fe3+, , chelated Fe) in a low (0-5 ppm) and high (0-25 ppm) range.
Also includes carbon dioxide tests to measure concentration of dissolved CO2. 60 iron tests and 35 carbon dioxide tests.
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| pH Alkalinity Test Kit
| For marine and freshwater aquariums measuring pH values from 7.4-8.6.
Alkalinity test accurately measures buffering capacity in marine aquariums. Contains 100
ph tests and 60 alkalinity tests.
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| Phosphate test kit
| Detects .1 to 3.0 ppm. phosphate (PO43-ion) in marine and freshwater aquariums.
Very accurate and easy to use. Use weekly. 60 tests.
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| Calcium
| Accurately measures the concentration of dissolved calcium in your marine aquarium. 25 tests.
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| Ammonia
| Measures total ammonia in both marine and freshwater aquariums. Test includes
conversion scale to calculate level of toxic NH3 ammonia. Test daily for 2-4 weeks in a new aquarium. 45 tests.
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| Nitrite
| Detects .05 to 10 ppm. of nitrite (NO2-ion) in both marine and freshwater aquariums.
Test daily in a new aquarium or when there is a suspicion of a malfunctioning biological filter. 80 tests.
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| Ammonia Alert
| Continously monitors for ammonia in your aquarium. Remains in the aquarium and is sensitive
to as little as .02 ppm free ammonia.
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| Phosphate Multi-Test
| Measures soluble inorganic phosphate down to .01 mg/L. Phosphates are nontoxic
to fish but should be kept below 1 mg/L to limit hair algae growth. 75 tests for fresh or saltwater use.
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| Iron Multi-Test
| Designed for reef tanks or planted aquariums. Measures from 0 to 2.0 mg/L with sensitivity
less than .05 mg/L.
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| Ammonia Multi-Test
| Determines free ammonia, total ammonia, or both down to .05 mg/L. Over 75 tests for
freshwater or saltwater use.
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| Copper Multi-Test
| Measures from 0 to .8 mg/L. Sensitive to less than .01 mg/L. Freshwater or marine use.
For use with both chelated and non-chelated copper. 75 tests.
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| Nitrite & Nitrate Multi-Test
| Measures nitrite at .1, .5, 1, 5, 10 and 20 mg/L. Measures nitrate at .2, 1, 2, 10, and
40 mg/L. Features high color contrast for total precision. Suitable for fresh or saltwater aquariums.
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| Pottasium
| Designed to accurately measure and monitor the potassium levels in your planted aquariums.
Excellent for use in conjunction with Formula K Potassium Additive.
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| Jungle Quick Dip Stick
| Quick easy and accurate. Just dip the strip in your aquarium and read the results.
All Quick Dip strips can be used in freshwater or marine aquariums.
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| Tetra Liquid Nitrate Test Kit
| For fresh or saltwater use. Reads 0-5 ppm nitrate (NO3). 40 tests.
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| Tetra Liquid pH Test Kit
| For freshwater use only. Accurate results from 5.0 to 10.0 pH. 50 tests.
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| Tetra kH Test Kit
| For freshwater use only. Professionally developed to accurately determine the carbonate
harness (KH) of your water.
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| Tetra Ammonia Test Kit
| For fresh or saltwater use. Reads 0-5 ppm ammmonia (NH3/NH4). 30 tests.
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| Tetra Delux Test Kit
| Complete 5 test set for freshwater or marine aquariums. Kit includes tests for
ammonia, nitrate, pH, carbonate hardness, and total hardness. Color charts, reagents, diagnosis pad
and complete instructions included.
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| Tetra Liquid Nitrite Test Kit
| For fresh or saltwater use. Reads 1-10 ppm nitrite (NO2). 50 tests.
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