Tank And Filter Advice For A Newbie

[Aqua Tom]

Im no expert warehouse but generally the most popular is API freshwater master test kit.Prices vary but cheapest is usually Ebay at around £20.
The test enables you to test Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate and PH.

Gez

Thank You biglittlefish. There appear to be 2 forms of this kit, the one I can get quickly is called a "liquid" version, but seems to be more expensive. Is there a benefit to this?

The liquid version is the one I would reccomend as it is felt by the majority on here that it is more accurate than the test strips.

API Liquid based Master test kit is the one i use.

 

[Warehouse]

co2 is not a necessity. There are plenty of plants that will grow quite happily without co2.

Thanks Tom, I have decided not to go down this route for now, but to concentrate on getting the fishless cycling right and a decent setup and happy healthy fish. Whilst I'll definately be planting a few live plants, the Co2 will be looked at a lot further down the line.

The liquid version is the one I would reccomend as it is felt by the majority on here that it is more accurate than the test strips.

API Liquid based Master test kit is the one i use.

Thank again Tom, I'll pick one up on my way home tonight. Ammonia was purchased lunchtime so I'm ready to start logging!

 

[Warehouse]

Just wondering, what is the best etiquete when posting daily water readings as the cycle progresses? Is it best to start a new thread in this section or somewhere else?