The Bottom Line
These test kits use liquid solutions, cover a wide range of tests for both basic and reef water testings, and are easy to use and read.
Pros
- Affordable and easy to use.
- Most provide fairly fast test results.
- Good color comparator system.
Cons
- Refills may not be easy to find.
Description
- Manufactured by Tetra.
- Almost all tests are suitable for salt, brackish, and freshwater testing.
- Individual tests include FW & SW pH, Total Ammonia, Nitrite, Nitrate, & Oxygen.
- Also, GH(FW)/KH(SW) General and Carbonate Hardness, KH Carbonate Hardness (Alkalinity).
- Laborett Kit includes FW & SW pH, Carbonate and General Hardness, Nitrite, Ammonia, & C02 tests.
- All kits contain testing veil(s), liquid test solution(s), color scale(s), and instructions.
- Liquid test solution refills available.
Guide Review - TetraTest Kits
A Good Choice What appears to be one of the most popular things about these test kits are their color comparison scales. With bold and different contrasting colors, it is said the test results are very easy to compare and read. This, combined with the nice range of both basic and reef water testings kits available to choose from, their ease of use, accurate results and inexpensive pricing, these points makes them a nice choice.
