Editor's Choice - Our Favorite Red Sea Aquarium Test Kits

1. Red Sea Reef Foundation Test Kit - Calcium, Alkalinity & Magnesium

User Ratings: 78 6

Red Sea 306027 First Impressions

"Was good for 3 years."

This is no different so I wouldn't knock this product for that. These strips are not to be trusted as a primary testing method for aquariums. If your lighting isn't right the colors will be very off. The rest of the test in the kit are much easier to use. The strips are able to monitor pH, nitrate, nitrite, water hardness. My 12 yrs old son wanted a fish tank so we got him 2. Comes with a lot of test strips, that are extremely easy to use and read.

  • Red Sea Reef Foundation Test Kit - Calcium, Alkalinity & Magnesium
  • Saltwater Reef Foundation Pro Multi Test Kit
  • Includes High Accuracy Titration Tests For The Accurate Measurement Of The Elements Calcium, Magnesium And Alkalinity (KHz)
  • All of these elements need to be available in balanced proportions for sustainable successful coral health and growth
  • This Test Kit Enables Accurate Dosing Of The Reef Foundation Supplements
  • Test Kit Includes 5Ppm 75-Test Calcium Pro, 0. 05 Me/L 75-Test KHz/Alkalinity Pro And 20 Ppm 60-Test Magnesium Pro Tests
  • Manufacture: TopDawg Pet Supply
  • Product Dimensions: 5.91 x 7.09 x 3.54 inches; 1 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Red Sea 306027
  • Test Accuracy [star rating='3.6']
  • Quality [star rating='3.9']
  • Value For Money [star rating='5']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.3']

Red Sea 306027 Final Thoughts

"Hope this was useful."

I started wearing gloves when I use the kit. I started wearing gloves when I use the kit. It's quick and easy and can give you an alert if something may be going on. They show results, what is safe& not safe and what to do if not safe. It's difficult to tell if all the test sites on the strip are accurate. Dip it in the water horizontally and keep it horizontal and read it against bottle. I respect a company that backs their product.

Overall Score
4.5

[star rating="4.5"]
(401 Points)

Peoples Choice - Other Highly Rated Red Sea Aquarium Test Kits

2. Red Sea Fish Pharm ARE21525 Marine Care Test Kit for Aquarium

User Ratings: 79 6

Red Sea 306030 First Impressions

"Exactly as pictured."

I mean some people would never do a water test at all. Before, I brought water into a pet store, but kept seeing no signs of improvement. I have some pretty lousy water where I live. It's quick and easy and can give you an alert if something may be going on. This is a kit to test for my aquarium water quality. 6 and run a high pH you will see it could actually be 7. While using these weirder chemicals, it worries me a little bit.

  • Red Sea Fish Pharm ARE21525 Marine Care Test Kit for Aquarium
  • Marine care test kit includes all of the main kits you need to run a healthy marine aquarium
  • Allowing you to easily monitor the nitrate, nitrite, ammonia, pH and alkalinity levels
  • The easy-to-use tests come with simple instructions and color charts
  • 100 Ammonia test with accuracy of 0. 02 ppm, 100 and 60 nitrate test with accuracy of 2 ppm and 0. 05 ppm
  • 100 pH test with accuracy of 0. 2 ppm, 55 alkalinity test with accuracy of 1 dKH/0. 36 meq/L
  • Manufacture: TopDawg Pet Supply
  • Product Dimensions: 5.51 x 6.69 x 3.15 inches; 1 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Red Sea 306030
  • Test Accuracy [star rating='4.3']
  • Quality [star rating='3.8']
  • Value For Money [star rating='5']
  • Affordability [star rating='5']

Red Sea 306030 Final Thoughts

"Worked great."

Very good instructions and a comparison color chart. I used to always take a water sample to the pet store and they would teat it. The key is that you are looking for changes. So this thing worked very well and gave a reading that made perfect sense. I was having trouble keeping my fish tank water looking good. They showed the same results as these for the sites they had in common. First few strips I used gave an accurate ready.

Overall Score
4.5

[star rating="4.5"]
(236 Points)

3. Red Sea Fish Pharm ARE22040 4-Pack Coral Colors ABCD Supplements for Aquarium, 100ml

User Ratings: 80 1

Red Sea 306041 First Impressions

"That is time consuming."

Overall, I am very happy with this kit. The key is that you are looking for changes. I don't know so much about how precise these are. I'm still not sure about the chlorine site. But just for a quick check, its hard to beat these test strips. If this review was helpful, please click the helpful button! I even got an extra 32 test strips as an added bonus.

  • Red Sea Fish Pharm ARE22040 4-Pack Coral Colors ABCD Supplements for Aquarium, 100ml
  • Coral Coloration A, B, C And D Supplements Provides Hobbyists Of All Levels The Opportunity Control And Enhance The Growth And Coloration Of Corals
  • Coral Colors A, B, C And D Supplements Contain The 31 Minor And Trace Elements Present In The Skeleton And Soft Tissue Of All Coral
  • Coral Colors A, B, C and D should only be dosed according to a measured requirement of the aquarium
  • Come In A 4-Pack Of 100-Ml That Supports A 250-Liter Saps Aquarium For Approximately 60 Days
  • Formulated Such That The Ratio Of The Elements In Each Supplement Are The Same As Are Found In The Combined Coral Skeleton And Soft Tissue
  • Manufacture: TopDawg Pet Supply
  • Product Dimensions: 3.54 x 5.51 x 3.54 inches; 1 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Red Sea 306041
  • Test Accuracy [star rating='5']
  • Quality [star rating='4.2']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.9']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.6']

Red Sea 306041 Final Thoughts

"Worth the money."

It helps get you in the ballpark with your water perimeters. It looks to have the slightest green tinge but is not as green as the 0. It's really accurate and makes me feel like I'm a scientist while doing it. This spreads out the 6 month expiration date after opening. Despite what it says on the chart, oxygen at 6mg will cause fish to start gulping. To test it, I bought a 5 pack of 5 site test strips from Petco. Some of the readings develop better than others.

Overall Score
4.7

[star rating="4.7"]
(164 Points)

4. Reef Care Magnesium Pro High Accuracy Test Kit - 100 Tests [Misc.]

User Ratings: 77 4

Red Sea 306013 First Impressions

"Also they leak."

These helped me check the levels and they were easy to use. I was having trouble keeping my fish tank water looking good. The test strips work as advertised. It does take some time though to actually get it done. Overall good value for a small hobbyist aquarium owner. The stripa are easy to use, clear instructions and I gor results in seconds. I wish there were a simpler accurate test for it.

  • Reef Care Magnesium Pro High Accuracy Test Kit - 100 Tests [Misc.]
  • Magnesium pro test kit is an advanced titration test
  • Measuring the level of magnesium in your reef aquarium to an exceptionally high accuracy of 20 ppm
  • This test kit enables accurate dosing of reef foundation C supplement (magnesium) which is part of the complete reef care program
  • Includes a durable, chemical resistant plastic case, analytical grade glass vials
  • A high precision titrate with materials for up to 100 tests
  • Manufacture: TopDawg Pet Supply
  • Product Dimensions: 5.12 x 5.12 x 3.15 inches; 14.39 Ounces
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Red Sea 306013
  • Test Accuracy [star rating='4.5']
  • Quality [star rating='4.6']
  • Value For Money [star rating='5']
  • Affordability [star rating='5']

Red Sea 306013 Final Thoughts

"They work for me."

They're super easy to read and seem to be pretty accurate. I wish there were a simpler accurate test for it. Nice that so many things are tested with one dip in the water. Price is good for the quantity and functionality of the tester strips. As you can see in comparison the only difference was the Nitrate. Besides these few flaws I have to say it's a great starter kit. Unfortunately nitrates still might be the most important test, at least for me it is.

Overall Score
4.6

[star rating="4.6"]
(91 Points)

Honorable Mentions - More Top Selling Red Sea Aquarium Test Kits

5. Red Sea Fish Pharm ARE21515 Saltwater Reef Color Pro Multi Test Kit for Aquarium

User Ratings: 78 6

Red Sea 306028 First Impressions

"I don't know."

This kit is extremely accurate and very well designed for convenient use and storage. It is easy to use and accurate enough. Then replace the caps of the bottle and test vial. No issues so far, test strips work well. Just dip the strip in the tank water for two seconds, then read right away. But it is accurate and convenient as is. Not really sure if there is a way to fix that though.

  • Red Sea Fish Pharm ARE21515 Saltwater Reef Color Pro Multi Test Kit for Aquarium
  • age range description: All Life Stages
  • material type: cotton
  • Manufacture: TopDawg Pet Supply
  • Product Dimensions: 5.51 x 6.69 x 3.15 inches; 1 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Red Sea 306028
  • Test Accuracy [star rating='5']
  • Quality [star rating='4.3']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.9']
  • Affordability [star rating='5']

Red Sea 306028 Final Thoughts

"It's worth it."

The rest of the test in the kit are much easier to use. But just for a quick check, its hard to beat these test strips. Wasn't labeled that way in the descriptor. Wasn't labeled that way in the descriptor. If this review was helpful, please click the helpful button! I have not found that to be true for myself. The key is that you are looking for changes.

Overall Score
4.6

[star rating="4.6"]
(57 Points)

6. Red Sea Test Kits

User Ratings: 53 17

Red Sea 306029 First Impressions

"So they're measuring!"

It does not test ammonia but that's clear in the description and bottle. This is not the right way to use this test, as it took me awhile to realize this. Tetra has always done that and I will continue to use their products. All bottles clearly labeled and tell you how many drops. My 12 yrs old son wanted a fish tank so we got him 2. They quickly shipped me a new product. Strips are accurate as far as I can tell.

  • Red Sea Test Kits
  • Algae control test kit includes high accuracy colorimetric comparator tests for the exceptionally high accuracy measurement of nitrate and phosphate
  • The nitrate and phosphate tests are essential for the accurate dosing of NO3: PO4-X biological nitrate and phosphate reducer
  • The kit also includes a durable, chemical resistant plastic case and analytical grade glass vials
  • Multi test kit employs a comparator that eliminates fumbling or awkward handling of test vials also difficult to match color charts or color chips
  • Ease-of-use rewards new and experienced reef hobbyists with fast and accurate results
  • Manufacture: TopDawg Pet Supply
  • Product Dimensions: 5.51 x 6.69 x 3.15 inches; 1 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Red Sea 306029
  • Test Accuracy [star rating='3.5']
  • Quality [star rating='4.3']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.7']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.3']

Red Sea 306029 Final Thoughts

"This part is very easy."

They showed the same results as these for the sites they had in common. I would not use it solely for checking nitrate and nitrites. I respect a company that backs their product. A brand new aquarium will experience what is called a cycle. I've already lost one test tube cap, most likely due to my cats playing with them. These are working very well for me. Always nice to get something extra!

Overall Score
3.8

[star rating="3.8"]
(56 Points)

7. Red Sea Fish Pharm ARE21425 Saltwater Phosphate Pro Test Kit for Aquarium, 100 Tests

User Ratings: 68 9

Red Sea 306017 First Impressions

"Easy to read."

So off to buy some sponge filters I went! I would not use it solely for checking nitrate and nitrites. If your lighting isn't right the colors will be very off. My tap water actually was really green and was a very close match to the 1. Well I found out why they were gulping so bad. This spreads out the 6 month expiration date after opening. This spreads out the 6 month expiration date after opening.

  • Red Sea Fish Pharm ARE21425 Saltwater Phosphate Pro Test Kit for Aquarium, 100 Tests
  • Phosphate pro test kit is an advanced colorimetric test with comparator
  • Measuring the level of phosphate in reef aquarium to an exceptionally high resolution of 0. 014 ppm P-PO4
  • This test kit, when used in conjunction with the nitrate pro test kit, enables accurate dosing of NO3: PO4-X (biological nitrate and phosphate reducer)
  • This kit includes a durable, chemical resistant plastic case, analytical grade glass vials
  • Includes material for up to 100 tests
  • Manufacture: TopDawg Pet Supply
  • Product Dimensions: 5.12 x 5.51 x 3.15 inches; 1 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Red Sea 306017
  • Test Accuracy [star rating='4']
  • Quality [star rating='4.9']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.8']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.8']

Red Sea 306017 Final Thoughts

"Simple and easy to use."

6 showing the test strip as an accurate reading. So I got these to try and I love them. Wasn't labeled that way in the descriptor. Before, I brought water into a pet store, but kept seeing no signs of improvement. If I had a complaint, I wish the color legend was printed on the bottle. They show results, what is safe& not safe and what to do if not safe. They showed the same results as these for the sites they had in common.

Overall Score
4.2

[star rating="4.2"]
(48 Points)

8. Red Sea Fish Pharm ARE21420 Saltwater Nitrate Pro Test Kit for Aquarium, 100 Tests

User Ratings: 73 5

Red Sea 306015 First Impressions

"They work for me."

The strips are able to monitor pH, nitrate, nitrite, water hardness. 6 and run a high pH you will see it could actually be 7. I wouldn't call this a master kit but a great start. Some of the readings develop better than others. But just for a quick check, its hard to beat these test strips. Definitely recommend this test strip for anyone who has a Betta fish as a pet. Quantity of strips seems very good.

  • Red Sea Fish Pharm ARE21420 Saltwater Nitrate Pro Test Kit for Aquarium, 100 Tests
  • Country Of Origin: United States
  • The Package Length Of The Product Is 3.11023622047244 Inches
  • The Package Width Of The Product Is 5 Inches
  • The Package Height Of The Product Is 5.70866141732284 Inches
  • Manufacture: TopDawg Pet Supply
  • Product Dimensions: 5.12 x 5.91 x 3.15 inches; 8 Ounces
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Red Sea 306015
  • Test Accuracy [star rating='4.2']
  • Quality [star rating='5']
  • Value For Money [star rating='4.4']
  • Affordability [star rating='5']

Red Sea 306015 Final Thoughts

"However, it is not."

This test kit is easy to use and the results are easy to read. I respect a company that backs their product. It's really accurate and makes me feel like I'm a scientist while doing it. I find that the accuracy is wrong in the sense it's better than it reads. Very good instructions and a comparison color chart. Just dip the strip in the tank water for two seconds, then read right away. Not really sure if there is a way to fix that though.

Overall Score
4.5

[star rating="4.5"]
(39 Points)

9. Red Sea Fish Pharm ARE21405 Saltwater Calcium Pro Test Kit for Aquarium, 75 Tests

User Ratings: 79 3

Red Sea 306009 First Impressions

"I know, I'm terrible."

The price is great for all these essential tests! It's difficult to tell if all the test sites on the strip are accurate. It you take it to a local fish store. Unfortunately nitrates still might be the most important test, at least for me it is. It does'not' have the same accuracy but it’s very close. Tank lids, water additives and more have seen the same effect. I find that the accuracy is wrong in the sense it's better than it reads.

  • Red Sea Fish Pharm ARE21405 Saltwater Calcium Pro Test Kit for Aquarium, 75 Tests
  • Country Of Origin: United States
  • The Package Length Of The Product Is 5.59842519685039 Inches
  • The Package Width Of The Product Is 5 Inches
  • The Package Height Of The Product Is 3.09842519685039 Inches
  • Manufacture: TopDawg Pet Supply
  • Product Dimensions: 5.12 x 5.51 x 3.15 inches; 13.62 Ounces
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Red Sea 306009
  • Test Accuracy [star rating='4.9']
  • Quality [star rating='5']
  • Value For Money [star rating='5']
  • Affordability [star rating='3.9']

Red Sea 306009 Final Thoughts

"A great kit!"

I will now test my water periodically to make sure everything is ok. These are do helpful with maintaining your tank. It does not test ammonia but that's clear in the description and bottle. This kit is extremely accurate and very well designed for convenient use and storage. These strips work very well and I have had consistent results with them. Also, I'd avoid Tetra's strips to be honest- the reviews speak for themselves. My water was good to go and soon after I for fish that are doing well!

Overall Score
4.6

[star rating="4.6"]
(30 Points)

10. Red Sea Fish Pharm ARE21410 Saltwater KH/Alkalinity Pro Test Kit for Aquarium, 75 Tests

User Ratings: 66 8

Red Sea 306011 First Impressions

"5 out of 5 stars."

Wasn't labeled that way in the descriptor. So did another water change today and now I have happy fish. Having the key on the bottle is very helpful, it won't get lost. But after last night these are a must have for me. It you take it to a local fish store. Comes with a lot of test strips, that are extremely easy to use and read. You never want to wait too long and the tank crashes and has major problems.

  • Red Sea Fish Pharm ARE21410 Saltwater KH/Alkalinity Pro Test Kit for Aquarium, 75 Tests
  • Country Of Origin: United States
  • The Package Length Of The Product Is 5.7007874015748 Inches
  • The Package Width Of The Product Is 5.09842519685039 Inches
  • The Package Height Of The Product Is 3.2007874015748 Inches
  • Manufacture: TopDawg Pet Supply
  • Product Dimensions: 5.12 x 5.51 x 3.15 inches; 1 Pounds
  • Editor's Impressions Of The Red Sea 306011
  • Test Accuracy [star rating='3.7']
  • Quality [star rating='3.7']
  • Value For Money [star rating='5']
  • Affordability [star rating='4.3']

Red Sea 306011 Final Thoughts

"So they're measuring!"

You never want to wait too long and the tank crashes and has major problems. 6 and run a high pH you will see it could actually be 7. 6 and run a high pH you will see it could actually be 7. Probably won't buy again because of the bleeding issues. I found running all the tests took me around 10 minutes. I'm the test strip came in handy it saved all of my fish. So did another water change today and now I have happy fish.

Overall Score
4.3

[star rating="4.3"]
(19 Points)

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