test stirp

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  1. rothany206

    rothany206 Spaghetti Worm

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    :confused::confused: i was wandering what u guys think of water testing strips do u trust should i y and why not thanks
     
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  2. Peredhil

    Peredhil Giant Squid

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    In my short experience, I first used strips. I found the colors bleed and were more like guesses. I switched to API saltwater test kit (and the reef kit) - these seem many more times more accurate. A bit more involved, but better.
     
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  3. lunatik_69

    lunatik_69 Giant Squid

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    Those strips are garbage, not accurate and as Peredhil mentioned, they bleed. Get a decent testing kit like API, Salifert, Elos, Lamotte, Seachem or Redsea. Luna
     
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  4. grubbsj

    grubbsj Gigas Clam

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    For accuracy in measurements, a good test kit is valuable. I did find that during the first months that my tank was set up and cycling, the test strips allowed for a daily quick check of what was going on. As the tank settled in, less and less have I used the strips as their accuracy is not sufficient.
     
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