Are Pond Testers And Aquaurium Testers The Same?

[flying_jack]

Hi, i can get a hold of a Tetra pond tester really cheaply and wanted to know if this was ok to test an aquarium with?
Please Help ASAP!!!

 

[Truck]

Hi, i can get a hold of a Tetra pond tester really cheaply and wanted to know if this was ok to test an aquarium with?
Please Help ASAP!!!

yes you can

 

[flying_jack]

Thanks for the reply, are you 100% sure?

 

[Truck]

Thanks for the reply, are you 100% sure?

both are fresh water so yes

 

[flying_jack]

ok tnaks, how long will 50 tests last for a tank that am gonna start cycling

 

[Truck]

ok tnaks, how long will 50 tests last for a tank that am gonna start cycling

about 4 months...30 will be used whilst cycling and then test weekly after

 

[flying_jack]

Ok. so does this Tetra Pond NH3/NH4+ Ammonia Test Kit
test ammonia, nitrate and nitrite? sorry for asking so much questions!

 

[flying_jack]

bump

 

[flying_jack]

I just purchased the tetra pond ammonia and the tetra pond nitrite. from ebay.
is the nitrate important?

 

[Truck]

you need nitrate but i wouldnt say its important

 

[Lawrence]

yeah its the same thing...just so u hear it from 2 people u may feel more secure