The Bottom Line
Very popular test kits amongst aquarists that maintain fish-only or fish-only with live rock systems, and often chosen by reef keepers for testing basic water.
Pros
- Affordable and easy to use.
- Provide fast, accurate test results.
- Uses convenient dry test tablet reagents.
Cons
- Reading colors may be difficult for some.
Description
- Manufactured by Aquarium Pharmaceuticals.
- All tests effective for both salt or freshwater.
- Individual Kits: Wide Range pH, Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, Phosphate, & Chelated/Free Copper.
- Master Kit includes Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate & pH tests, 4 test tubes, tray, color charts, etc.
- Refills in pillow cards of 20 tablets, or bulk packs of 250 tablets.
- Replacement glass test tubes available.
Guide Review - Dry-Tab Test Kits by Aquarium Pharmaceuticals
No Mess Tablets Aquarium Pharmaceuticals test kits are reflected in our Test Kits Poll as one of the top brand names used by aquarists that maintain fish-only or fish-only with live rock systems, but are also liked by reef keepers. Our consensus is that the Dry-Tab® line of test kits with their no mess dry tablet reagents are easy to use and provide fairly fast, accurate readings. Other points to take into consideration are that these test kits use a small diameter, glass test tube tester instead of a plastic, wide mouthed and based testers. The test tubes may have a tendency to tip over easily if not secured properly, and breakage may occur if not handled carefully. The color comparisons may be hard to read for some people.
