Why would anyone test with tubes and chemicals?
There is a price for convenience, and the price here is money. This single pH test costs about $17.99. A chemical pH test costs between 7 and 12 dollars (depending on where you buy it, prices can vary from pet store to pet store). However, this test kit lasts 3 months, and unless you are constantly testing, a chemical test kit can last a year. Since a chemical test literally uses just a few drops, the small 1.25 ounce (37 ml) bottle gives hundreds of tests. Which Do I recommend? To be honest, I use both! I like the monitoring quality of this test, it lets me know at a glance if my pH is going out of whack, and I don’t have to remember to test. (I do have to remember to change the test strip once a month) For immediate testing of water, I prefer the chemical tests. Anything else I should know? Yes, Cichlids and other aggressive fish don’t always appreciate things hanging on their side of the tank. The suction cup usually holds the pH indicator to the inside of your tank, but I have foun
