Editor's Choice - Our Favorite XEOGUIYA Aquarium Test Kits

1. XEOGUIYA Co2 Drop Checker, Aquarium Fish Tank Drop Checker PH Test CO2 Glass Kit

User Ratings: 68 32

XEOGUIYA First Impressions

"Helps keep my fish happy."

It does take some time though to actually get it done. I take every precaution about the chlorine, and trust the strips for everything else. Accurate results and much much cheaper than buying from a pet chain. Easy to use, a good quantity and quality for the price. But just for a quick check, its hard to beat these test strips. The strips are able to monitor pH, nitrate, nitrite, water hardness. Very easy to use and very easy to read test strips.

• XEOGUIYA Co2 Drop Checker, Aquarium Fish Tank Drop Checker PH Test CO2 Glass Kit
• Co2 detector material: Make of high quality glass material, durable, easy to use and clean.
• Scope of application: It is used to detect and monitor the concentration of aquarium aquarium fish tank. It is suitable for the ornamentation and cultivation of fish tank, aquarium, especially aquatic plants, tropical fish.
• Easy to use: Make sure your test kit is clean. Put 5 drops of CO2 indicator (not included) into the glass inspector and use a pipette to inject 1/2 of the area of the test solution into the tank. Then face down the opening of the drop checker. Use a suction cup to connect it to the side of the tank and wait for up to 2 hours.
• PH test results shows: Blue indicates insufficient carbon dioxide, green indicates sufficient carbon dioxide, and yellow indicates excessive carbon dioxide.
• Packaging includes: 1 x Co2 Drop Checker. Note: This product does not contain test solvents.
• Manufacture: XEOGUIYA

• Editor's Impressions Of The XEOGUIYA
• Test Accuracy [star rating='4.5']
• Quality [star rating='2.8']
• Value For Money [star rating='3.7']
• Affordability [star rating='4.3']

Here Are Some Other Related Aquarium Test Kits

2. Red Sea Marine Care Program Ammonia Test Kit

User Ratings: 81

Red Sea Fish Pharm Ltd. First Impressions

"Great magnesium test kit."

Not sure if the reading is 0 or more likely something between 0-. I wish there were a simpler accurate test for it. Also, I'd avoid Tetra's strips to be honest- the reviews speak for themselves. It's really accurate and makes me feel like I'm a scientist while doing it. Will definitely buy again, if we ever run out! They're super easy to read and seem to be pretty accurate. Probably won't buy again because of the bleeding issues.

• Red Sea Marine Care Program Ammonia Test Kit
• Manufacture: Red Sea Fish Pharm Ltd.

• Editor's Impressions Of The Red Sea Fish Pharm Ltd.
• Test Accuracy [star rating='5']
• Quality [star rating='4.8']
• Value For Money [star rating='4.5']
• Affordability [star rating='5']

3. Seachem MultiTest Copper Test Kit

User Ratings: 63 7

Seachem 116096607 First Impressions

"It's that easy."

The nitrate test is a little finicky as most users will agree. I wouldn't call this a master kit but a great start. I even got an extra 32 test strips as an added bonus. Before, I brought water into a pet store, but kept seeing no signs of improvement. The key is that you are looking for changes. Then put the cap on the test vial and invert it several times. The strips are able to monitor pH, nitrate, nitrite, water hardness.

• Seachem MultiTest Copper Test Kit
• Performance driven at affordable prices
• Made in the USA with quality materials
• Field tested to ensure nothing but the best for your pet
• Manufacture: Seachem Laboratories, Inc.
• Product Dimensions: 4.6 x 4.5 x 2.5 inches; 0.81 Ounces

• Editor's Impressions Of The Seachem 116096607
• Test Accuracy [star rating='4.5']
• Quality [star rating='4.2']
• Value For Money [star rating='3.5']
• Affordability [star rating='3.4']

4. 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']

5. Brightwell Aquatics CoralAmino - Amino Acid Complex for Coral Coloration & Growth

User Ratings: 75 3

Brightwell Aquatics COA60 First Impressions

"That is time consuming."

No one brand is going to guarantee against this. These are do helpful with maintaining your tank. This spreads out the 6 month expiration date after opening. This is no different so I wouldn't knock this product for that. Best price, best quality, fair accuracy and better than most brands, etc. It does take some time though to actually get it done. I started wearing gloves when I use the kit.

• Brightwell Aquatics CoralAmino - Amino Acid Complex for Coral Coloration & Growth
• Widely used by professional coral farmers to increase growth rate and coloration.
• Beneficial to all corals, as well as solitary and colonial polyps.
• Encourages formation of new tissue and repairs damaged tissue during fragmentation and propagation.
• Encourages growth by budding and fission.
• Made in the USA.
• Age range description: All Life Stages
• Manufacture: Brightwell Aquatics
• Product Dimensions: 3 x 1 x 3 inches; 4.8 Ounces

• Editor's Impressions Of The Brightwell Aquatics COA60
• Test Accuracy [star rating='4.8']
• Quality [star rating='4.5']
• Value For Money [star rating='5']
• Affordability [star rating='4.3']

6. 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']

7. Digital Salinity Tester for Salt Water - Waterproof IP67 Salinity Meter with ATC Large Range 0-200pp...

User Ratings: 52 8

ORAPXI First Impressions

"These are great!"

Having the key on the bottle is very helpful, it won't get lost. 32 seconds and I have a reading and I'm on my way with no mess. Just dip the strip in the tank water for two seconds, then read right away. Nice to have in hand when you own an aquarium. The strips are packaged well so they stay fresh and ready to use. So I got these to try and I love them. I'm still not sure about the chlorine site.

• Digital Salinity Tester for Salt Water - Waterproof IP67 Salinity Meter with ATC Large Range 0-200ppt Saltwater Tester for Seawater, Aquariums, Marine Monitoring, and Koi Fish Pond by ORAPXI
• Salinity Range: 0~9999ppm/10~200ppt or 0.0-25%, ORAPXI salinity tester has an automatic temperature compensation function(32°F~140°F), which can decrease the error caused by the change of liquid temperature.
• Wide applications: There are various purposes for the salinity tester. This instrument can not only detect the salt content of edible salt, salt water pool and koi fish pond, but also the salinity of seawater, marine, salt water fish tank salt level testing.
• Backlit design: There is no need to worry about seeing the displayed value if the light is insufficient. ORAPXI salinity meter features a green backlit LCD to help you see the measurement results clearly in any situation.
• 4-in-1 salinity tester: The ORAPXI multi-parameter Tester can test Salinity, TDS, EC and Temperature in an accurate, quick and reliable manner for most regular water solutions' testing. Support One-tap switch from salinity to TDS/EC.
• After-sales: 30-day free return/replacement and we promise respond your any questions about the product within 12 hours.
• Manufacture: ORAPXI International
• Batteries: 3 LR44 batteries required. (included)

• Editor's Impressions Of The ORAPXI
• Test Accuracy [star rating='3.7']
• Quality [star rating='3.7']
• Value For Money [star rating='3.6']
• Affordability [star rating='4.7']

8. capetsma 9 in 1 Aquarium Test Strips, Best Kit for Water Quality Testing for Freshwater Saltwater Po...

User Ratings: 50 16

capetsma First Impressions

"Just sayin'."

These strips are not to be trusted as a primary testing method for aquariums. Despite what it says on the chart, oxygen at 6mg will cause fish to start gulping. Besides these few flaws I have to say it's a great starter kit. If you're out for speed, but with less accuracy get the dip tests. I'm still not sure about the chlorine site. It's really accurate and makes me feel like I'm a scientist while doing it. You never want to wait too long and the tank crashes and has major problems.

• capetsma 9 in 1 Aquarium Test Strips, Best Kit for Water Quality Testing for Freshwater Saltwater Pool and Pond - Test pH, Nitrate, Nitrite, Carbonate, Hardness, Chlorine, Alkalinity, Iron, Copper
• 9 TESTS IN 1 COMPLETE KIT - Contains 1 capetsma 9-IN-1 TEST STRIPS Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Test Strips 50-Count in sealed Box. Monitors levels of pH ✓ Nitrate ✓ Nitrite✓ Carbonate ✓ General Hardness ( TDS ) ✓ Free Chlorine ✓ Total Alkalinity ✓ Iron ✓ Copper.
• EASY & FAST RESULTS - Simply dip a strip into liquid and compare it to chart. Quickly get test results in seconds, No private laboratory testing or mail-in analysis required.
• HELP MAINTAIN HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT IN YOUR TANK - prevent invisible water problems that can be harmful to fish and aquarium plants, Weekly test the water if water or fish problems appear, monitor your fish tank(aquarium), ensure your fishes to grow happier and healthier. Also it can help test the levels of all sorts of products such as drinking water, pools, spas, laundry, dishwasher, urine and more.
• EXPIRATION DATE: 2C ~ 30C dry place and keep away from light, valid for 24 months. Pls notice the production date is on the label, below the color chart, LOT: 2019061401 means it is the first batch on 06/14/2019.
• Use for weekly monitoring and when water or fish problems appear
• Manufacture: Capetsma
• Product Dimensions: 2.09 x 2.09 x 4.72 inches; 2.26 Ounces

• Editor's Impressions Of The capetsma
• Test Accuracy [star rating='4.6']
• Quality [star rating='3.5']
• Value For Money [star rating='4.2']
• Affordability [star rating='3.4']

9. Deepwater Aquatics AF01910 Test

User Ratings: 69

Deepwater Aquatics AF01910 First Impressions

"Two packages were inside."

I wouldn't call this a master kit but a great start. I mean some people would never do a water test at all. I will now test my water periodically to make sure everything is ok. It does'not' have the same accuracy but it’s very close. I'm still not sure about the chlorine site. These have worked to keep my fish safe and healthy. Quantity of strips seems very good.

• Deepwater Aquatics AF01910 Test
• Quickly measure the conentraion of Calcium in marine water
• Recommended Calcium level should be maintained in the range between 400-450 mg/l (ppm)
• Test Kit contains sufficient reagents to perform approx. 55-60 separate tests within that range.
• Manufacture: Deepwater Aquatics
• Product Dimensions: 5.91 x 5.12 x 1.97 inches; 6.4 Ounces

• Editor's Impressions Of The Deepwater Aquatics AF01910
• Test Accuracy [star rating='5']
• Quality [star rating='4']
• Value For Money [star rating='4.5']
• Affordability [star rating='4.9']

10. Salifert Calcium (Ca) Test Kit - 50 to 100 Tests

User Ratings: 81 3

Salifert 8714079130347 First Impressions

"+1-800-526-0650."

The stripa are easy to use, clear instructions and I gor results in seconds. I'm still not sure about the chlorine site. If you want accurate pH get the API liquid test that includes pH and high pH. As you can see in comparison the only difference was the Nitrate. It is easy to use and accurate enough. They test pretty accurate when run against my chemical tests. While using these weirder chemicals, it worries me a little bit.

• Salifert Calcium (Ca) Test Kit - 50 to 100 Tests
• The calcium test kit provides for accurate calcium levels
• The calcium test kit can perform up to 100 tests
• The calcium tests is capable in resolving calcium contents
• The Package Weight Of The Product Is 0.5 Pounds
• Manufacture: Deepwater Aquatics Distribution
• Product Dimensions: 5 x 5 x 4 inches; 0.01 Ounces

• Editor's Impressions Of The Salifert 8714079130347
• Test Accuracy [star rating='3.9']
• Quality [star rating='4.1']
• Value For Money [star rating='5']
• Affordability [star rating='4.3']