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mingli Fish Addict Posts: 567 Kudos: 84 Votes: 0 Registered: 06-Oct-2002	how long are they good for? do the test strips (paper) last longer than the droplet ones where you add chemicals to a test tube?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
james747 Banned Posts: 232 Kudos: 203 Votes: 14 Registered: 03-Jan-2004	Hi, Test kits are probably only good for about 12 months and you're better off with liquid test kits. They tend to be more accurate than test strips.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
justicerulesok Enthusiast Posts: 195 Kudos: 161 Votes: 2 Registered: 27-Jun-2004	is it possible to buy an electronic device that tests the water?
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
james747 Banned Posts: 232 Kudos: 203 Votes: 14 Registered: 03-Jan-2004	You can......but be prepared to see your bank manager before purchasing one!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39
terranova Fish Master Posts: 1984 Kudos: 1889 Votes: 229 Registered: 09-Jul-2003	Yeah, but in addition to being expensive, I don't think I've ever seen one thats tests the necessities (pH, ammonia, nitrIte, nitrAte) so you have to buy them all seperately. It's a lot cheaper to buy your own test kits, and get it tested at your LFS when you can since this service is free of charge. Happy Testing! ~FF~ -Formerly known as the Ferretfish
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:39


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