Beedeejay Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Hi all, just a quick one, I need to buy a master test kit for my tank, I have been getting tests a LFS but work is getting to busy to get there when i need too, I want to get my own, question is,, any recommendations of brands? Or are they all similar, AOA online has API Brand which seems ok value, any opinions would be welcomed? Also mods or sponsors can you please advise do the sponsor give discounts to members and if so how do u go about that if you order online? Cheers Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xr6turbz11 Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 I think most people use the API brand kit(correct me if I'm wrong). I see it used at every LFS I've been too. Only one I've ever used, works great/accurate results. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scuba Steve Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 yes api is the way too go, plus they last forever with the amount of test solution you get compared to how much you use for each test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sacrilicious Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Another vote for API here - I brought the master test kit. I also added in a API KH/GH test kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matmatmat Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 To get your discount , just mention your a qldaf member in the shipping instructions. http://www.qldaf.com/forums/age-aquariums-119/how-do-you-get-10%25-discount-off-aoa-75304/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt_a Posted January 22, 2013 Report Share Posted January 22, 2013 Take a look at the Seneye system too. Quite a bit dearer but it looks the goods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beedeejay Posted January 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 (edited) To get your discount , just mention your a qldaf member in the shipping instructions.http://www.qldaf.com/forums/age-aquariums-119/how-do-you-get-10%25-discount-off-aoa-75304/ Thanks MatMatMat, And everyone else as well, looks like the API might be the go, i only have 1 tank with Africans so it should do the trick Edited January 23, 2013 by Beedeejay added thanks to others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeadFishFloating Posted January 23, 2013 Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Pretty much been covered by other posters but, The API one is the fastest to use, hence why lfs use. Time is money man, and testing water takes time. To really advise on the most suitable one we really need to know more about the tank. If its an sps reef then salifert or red sea test kits are the bomb. If you want to celebrate australia day by buying aussie then get aquasonic ones. otherwise API is awesome, and yea with one african tank the one I would also reccomend. $42 for the api freshwater at aoa, you just mention you are a forum member on here in the shipping instructions (or at the register) to get a 10% discount off that. I think you mention at register at redlands too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
