Editor's Choice - Our Favorite Aquarium Equip Aquarium Test Kits

1. Aquarium Equip ISTA CO2 Indicator Drop Checker Long Term Monitor Test - Real time Solution Kits

User Ratings: 50 11

Aquarium Equip PTM691I506 First Impressions

"This part is very easy."

I take every precaution about the chlorine, and trust the strips for everything else. Despite what it says on the chart, oxygen at 6mg will cause fish to start gulping. No one brand is going to guarantee against this. I find that the accuracy is wrong in the sense it's better than it reads. But just for a quick check, its hard to beat these test strips. Not really sure if there is a way to fix that though. 6 and run a high pH you will see it could actually be 7.

• Aquarium Equip ISTA CO2 Indicator Drop Checker Long Term Monitor Test - Real time Solution Kits
• Allows you to monitor the CO2 level in your tank . Unique design prevents any chance of spilling the indicator solution. Reusable color chart sticker allows the constant repositioning of the position of the label on the aquarium.
• Manufacture: Aquarium Equip

• Editor's Impressions Of The Aquarium Equip PTM691I506
• Test Accuracy [star rating='3.3']
• Quality [star rating='4.2']
• Value For Money [star rating='4.4']
• Affordability [star rating='3.8']

Here Are Some Other Related Aquarium Test Kits

2. SunGrow Betta pH Test Strips, 3.5 Inches, Ensure for Fish and Invertebrates, Just Dip and Read, Must...

User Ratings: 61 10

SunGrow pH Test Strips-01 First Impressions

"That is time consuming."

6 showing the test strip as an accurate reading. Very good instructions and a comparison color chart. Strips are accurate as far as I can tell. Well I found out why they were gulping so bad. Before, I brought water into a pet store, but kept seeing no signs of improvement. Nice to have in hand when you own an aquarium. I get a consistent reading every time, retests included.

• SunGrow Betta pH Test Strips, 3.5 Inches, Ensure for Fish and Invertebrates, Just Dip and Read, Must-Have Aquarium Item, 100 Pieces
• KEEP TANK PH LEVELS SAFE — Test your aquarium water to make sure it isn't too alkaline for your fish. Tropical fish like Tetra, Betta, Barb, Catfish, Bichir and Corydoras like pH in range of 6.5 to 7. A tank with higher pH may cause freshwater fish to be irritable or even fall ill. Ensure your tank’s pH is correct with the test strips. In case it pH is higher, use SunGrow Mini catappa leaves to lower the pH.
• QUICK & EASY — Just take a bit of your tank water, dip one SunGrow pH Test Strip in it and shake off any excess water. Make sure both coloured sections are covered with water. Wait for two seconds until the coloured sections change, then compare it to the colour scale for your results. It’s a must-have item to start your very own home aquarium laboratory kit.
• MULTIPLE USES — SunGrow pH Test Strips are suitable for resting a very wide range of products, including Soaps, aquarium water, drinking water, fruits and fruit juice, milk, oven cleaner, aquarium solutions, tea, soft drinks, urine, vinegar and bleach.
• Manufacture: SunGrow

• Editor's Impressions Of The SunGrow pH Test Strips-01
• Test Accuracy [star rating='3.3']
• Quality [star rating='4.6']
• Value For Money [star rating='4.5']
• Affordability [star rating='3.1']

3. Qguai Aquarium Test Strips, 9 in 1 Aquarium Water Test Kit for Freshwater Saltwater Pond Water Fish ...

User Ratings: 53 13

Qguai First Impressions

"Perfect for quick checks."

They're super easy to read and seem to be pretty accurate. The strips are packaged well so they stay fresh and ready to use. It looks to have the slightest green tinge but is not as green as the 0. If this review was helpful, please click the helpful button! Comes with a lot of test strips, that are extremely easy to use and read. Easy to use, a good quantity and quality for the price. Overall good value for a small hobbyist aquarium owner.

• Qguai Aquarium Test Strips, 9 in 1 Aquarium Water Test Kit for Freshwater Saltwater Pond Water Fish Tanks, Help Prevent Invisible Problems by Monitoring Nitrate, Nitrite, PH, Free Chlorine and More
• Regularly testing your water is important to ensure a healthy environment for your fishes.
• This Aquarium Test strips help monitor water levels of pH, Nitrate, Nitrite, Carbonate, Chlorine, Alkalinity, Iron, Copper,Hardness in salt water fresh water pond reef aquarium, 50 count in 1 bottle.
• Dip test strips into aquarium water and check colors for fast and accurate results, No private laboratory testing or mail-in analysis required.
• Helps prevent invisible water problems caused by temperature changes, leftover foods and newly add plants and fishes, Use our Aquarium Water Test Kit for weekly monitoring when water or fish problems appear.
• Just keep it dry and away from light, they can last for up to 24 months ! 100% Money back guarantee, add it to your cart and start testing water quality right away.
• Manufacture: Qguai
• Product Dimensions: 2.76 x 2.76 x 4.72 inches; 2.4 Ounces

• Editor's Impressions Of The Qguai
• Test Accuracy [star rating='3.8']
• Quality [star rating='3.8']
• Value For Money [star rating='3.4']
• Affordability [star rating='4.6']

4. Nutrafin pH High Range 7.4 to 8.6 for Fresh and Saltwater, 125-Tests

User Ratings: 66 17

Nutrafin A7812 First Impressions

"It's very easy to do."

Easy to use, a good quantity and quality for the price. Overall, I am very happy with this kit. I used to always take a water sample to the pet store and they would teat it. It looks to have the slightest green tinge but is not as green as the 0. As you can see in comparison the only difference was the Nitrate. Comes with a lot of test strips, that are extremely easy to use and read. Then replace the caps of the bottle and test vial.

• Nutrafin pH High Range 7.4 to 8.6 for Fresh and Saltwater, 125-Tests
• Suitable for freshwater or marine aquariums to establish the right pH range for your fish (7.4-8.6)
• Monitors ammonia toxicity level
• Best used in aquariums containing most common tropical fish, such as African Cichlids and marine fish
• Tanks pH levels should be monitored regularly as they have a direct effect on the well-being and health of fish
• Easy to follow directions; Contains 125 Tests
• Manufacture: Nutrafin
• Product Dimensions: 2 x 5.5 x 5 inches; 3.2 Ounces

• Editor's Impressions Of The Nutrafin A7812
• Test Accuracy [star rating='3.3']
• Quality [star rating='3.4']
• Value For Money [star rating='4.4']
• Affordability [star rating='4.4']

5. Premium Pack Freshwater Master Test Kit 800-Test Freshwater Aquarium Water master Test Kit

User Ratings: 82 8

goeasy0312 First Impressions

"Quick and easy use."

I have not had any problem whatsoever. Well I found out why they were gulping so bad. I found running all the tests took me around 10 minutes. It does'not' have the same accuracy but it’s very close. My tap water actually was really green and was a very close match to the 1. Unfortunately nitrates still might be the most important test, at least for me it is. This is a kit to test for my aquarium water quality.

• Premium Pack Freshwater Master Test Kit 800-Test Freshwater Aquarium Water master Test Kit
• Manufacture: China

• Editor's Impressions Of The goeasy0312
• Test Accuracy [star rating='4.2']
• Quality [star rating='4.6']
• Value For Money [star rating='4']
• Affordability [star rating='4.2']

6. Stript Health 7-Way Aquarium Test Strips 100 Count - Easily Test Your Salt/Fresh Water Tank - Spend ...

User Ratings: 60 9

Stript Health First Impressions

"Quick and easy use."

I've already lost one test tube cap, most likely due to my cats playing with them. I have some pretty lousy water where I live. This test kit is easy to use and the results are easy to read. If you keep freshwater fish, you will need this test kit. Accurate results and much much cheaper than buying from a pet chain. The kH pad sometimes has the same problem as well. I have not had any problem whatsoever.

• Stript Health 7-Way Aquarium Test Strips 100 Count - Easily Test Your Salt/Fresh Water Tank - Spend More Time Enjoying Your Fish - One Simple Strip Test - Rapid Results - Best Value Kit
• COMPLETE AQUARIUM TESTING! Each aquarium strip come with 7 parameters allowing you to check your freshwater or saltwater aquariums for Carbonate - Total Alkalinity - pH - General Hardness - Free Chlorine - Nitrate - Nitrite
• FAST RESULTS! Simply dip the aquarium test strip and compare the results with the included reading chart. Within minutes you will have results and can spend more time enjoying your fish
• MAINTAIN A HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT! 100 test strips per bottle allows for daily or weekly testing to prevent invisible water problems that can be harmful to fish and aquarium plants
• HIGH-QUALITY REAGENTS! Resists humidity; Long shelf life (24 months)
• TRUSTED! Money back guarantee permits you to purchase confidently
• Manufacture: Stript Health

• Editor's Impressions Of The Stript Health
• Test Accuracy [star rating='3.7']
• Quality [star rating='3.8']
• Value For Money [star rating='4']
• Affordability [star rating='4.6']

7. Advocate Pet Test Test Strips

PetTest First Impressions

"Also they leak."

These have worked to keep my fish safe and healthy. If you keep freshwater fish, you will need this test kit. My tap water actually was really green and was a very close match to the 1. Price is good for the quantity and functionality of the tester strips. It is one small part of the overall aquarium ownership experience. I started wearing gloves when I use the kit. First few strips I used gave an accurate ready.

• Advocate Pet Test Test Strips
• Manufacture: PetTest

• Editor's Impressions Of The PetTest
• Test Accuracy [star rating='5']
• Quality [star rating='5']
• Value For Money [star rating='4.1']
• Affordability [star rating='5']

8. Seachem MultiTest Ammonia Test Kit

User Ratings: 54 11

Seachem 116095006 First Impressions

"Thank you."

I wouldn't call this a master kit but a great start. If I had a complaint, I wish the color legend was printed on the bottle. But just for a quick check, its hard to beat these test strips. My results are never all over the place like other reviewers. I have a freshwater tank that includes some delicate invertebrates. Probably won't buy again because of the bleeding issues. But it is accurate and convenient as is.

• Seachem MultiTest Ammonia Test Kit
• 75 test
• Fresh or saltwater use
• Unique indicator
• Measures free and total ammonia
• Measures total and free ammonia down to less than 0.05 mg/L
• Multi-cavity plate for simultaneous testing of up to 6 tests at the same time
• Includes reference for test validation
• Marine or Freshwater
• Manufacture: Seachem Laboratories, Inc.
• Product Dimensions: 4.6 x 4.6 x 2.5 inches; 0.8 Ounces

• Editor's Impressions Of The Seachem 116095006
• Test Accuracy [star rating='3.4']
• Quality [star rating='3.6']
• Value For Money [star rating='3.2']
• Affordability [star rating='4.2']

9. PondCare Mars Copper Test Kit

User Ratings: 40 33

Pondcare 65L First Impressions

"Worked pretty well."

You never want to wait too long and the tank crashes and has major problems. So I got these to try and I love them. I was having trouble keeping my fish tank water looking good. But just for a quick check, its hard to beat these test strips. Not really sure if there is a way to fix that though. I was having trouble keeping my fish tank water looking good. Wasn't labeled that way in the descriptor.

• PondCare Mars Copper Test Kit
• Fresh/saltwater Copper Test Kit
• Manufacture: Pondcare
• Item Weight: 2.11 ounces
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 6 x 7 inches

• Editor's Impressions Of The Pondcare 65L
• Test Accuracy [star rating='2.9']
• Quality [star rating='3.8']
• Value For Money [star rating='2.6']
• Affordability [star rating='2.6']

10. API NITRITE TEST KIT 180-Test Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Test Kit

User Ratings: 81 2

API 26 First Impressions

"They work for me."

These strips are not to be trusted as a primary testing method for aquariums. The price is great for all these essential tests! I have not found that to be true for myself. It is one small part of the overall aquarium ownership experience. The nitrate test is a little finicky as most users will agree. The strips are able to monitor pH, nitrate, nitrite, water hardness. Having the key on the bottle is very helpful, it won't get lost.

• API NITRITE TEST KIT 180-Test Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Test Kit
• Contains one (1) API NITRITE TEST KIT 180-Test Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Test Kit, including 1 bottle of testing solution, 1 color card and 1 glass test tube with cap
• Helps monitor nitrite and prevent invisible water problems that can be harmful to fish
• Accurately detects high nitrate levels from 0-5 ppm
• Prevents high levels of nitrite which inhibit fish respiration and suppress their immune systems
• Use for weekly monitoring and when water or fish problems appear
• Manufacture: Aquarium Pharmaceuticals
• Product Dimensions: 1.5 x 2.38 x 5.13 inches; 2.4 Ounces

• Editor's Impressions Of The API 26
• Test Accuracy [star rating='5']
• Quality [star rating='5']
• Value For Money [star rating='5']
• Affordability [star rating='5']