auto nitrate, nitrite, ammonia tester?

[Chef Reef]

Is there any product out there that tests nitrate, nitrite, ammonia without chemicals or strips? like a probe that tests PH and temp, just for nitrats, nitrites, and ammonia?

 

[Young Frankenstein]

For nitrates yes, but all have very bad ratings. The only ones that I like and are fairly accurate are PH and ORP from pinpoint.

 

[macawmagic]

they're all rediculously expensive too! can't remember the last time I tested for any of those.

 

[Chef Reef]

are they just not accurate? or just baduser ratings for something else? whats the price range about?

 

[Lifes A Beach]

You can buy the ammonia and ph alert badges from SeaChem that hang on the glass in the tank that are very inexpensive. I use the ammonia badge in my clownfish fry tanks.

Check it out: http://www.drsfostersmith.com/product/prod_display.cfm?c=3578+4345+4387&pcatid=4387

--Barbara

 

[macawmagic]

look them up at dr. foster and smith.

 

[Chef Reef]

do those actualy work? iv seen em in stores but didnt think they worked.

 

[Lifes A Beach]

I've used the ammonia badge and yes they work! They're good for 1 year and you can test it's effectiveness by holding it over an ammonia bottle.

--Barbara

 

[Chef Reef]

awsome, i look into picking one up tomorrow. what is an ammonia bottle?

 

[Bret61081]

The PH is only for Freshwater. but the Ammonia ones work great!

 

[Chef Reef]

ya the PH im not worried about but the ammonia would be nice to have