Cheap live meters...

[srusso]

Getting my first set of discus and wanted some extra info about my water for a little while... anyone know how well the Live Meter Master Fresh Water Test Kit Live kit works? I ask because its the only kind I have seen that is not $4,000 and that I can buy in a LFS... Or other types of the same thing...?

http://pet.imageg.net/graphics/product_images/pPETS-3764628t400.jpg

[tcyiu]

I think you have to replace these every month. Might be cheaper in the long run to go on eBay and get a variety of meters (pH, kH etc.).

Tim

[Chad Hughes]

If all you are looking for are Ammonia, Nitrate, Nitrite and Ph tests, I'd stick with a titration test kit. It's all you'll ever need unless you are trying to breed discus. Then you'll want to lood in to a TDS meter as well. Thos can also be found on Ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/API-FRESHWATER-MASTER-TEST-KIT-AQUARIUM-PHARMACEUTICAL_W0QQitemZ350330292453QQcmdZViewItem QQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item51915008e5

[Elite Aquaria]

If you decide to buy a PH meter check out my site for options...I have used the SM101 but recently retired mine and upgraded to the SM801. I would be willing to sell my SM101 but you would need to purchase a new probe since my old probe died.

I would sell the my meter for $20 + New Probe

or check out some new meters here: http://www.eliteaquaria.com/Meters_s/30.htm

I also use the API test kit above for Nitrite, Nitrates and Ammonia.

[srusso]

If all you are looking for are Ammonia, Nitrate, Nitrite and Ph tests, I'd stick with a titration test kit. It's all you'll ever need unless you are trying to breed discus. Then you'll want to lood in to a TDS meter as well. Thos can also be found on Ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/API-FRESHWATER-MASTER-TEST-KIT-AQUARIUM-PHARMACEUTICAL_W0QQitemZ350330292453QQcmdZViewItem QQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item51915008e5

I have the drip testers they work ok, but I hate reading them, I always call my wife over (which she hates) we stare at the card and the tube and fight over what color we think it is... lol

I was looking to find a live monitoring system... I may just get a couple of these cheap things for the first month or two...

[srusso]

If you decide to buy a PH meter check out my site for options...I have used the SM101 but recently retired mine and upgraded to the SM801. I would be willing to sell my SM101 but you would need to purchase a new probe since my old probe died.

I would sell the my meter for $20 + New Probe

or check out some new meters here: http://www.eliteaquaria.com/Meters_s/30.htm

I also use the API test kit above for Nitrite, Nitrates and Ammonia.

I will check your site out! Thanks!! How long do the probes last?

[Elite Aquaria]

They have a 2 year guarantee from the manufacture...Mine have lasted longer than that if you keep it in storage solution.

[Chad Hughes]

I've hap the basic Ph probes last nearly 5 years and just needed a calibration every now and then. They're pretty solid pieces of gear!

Dan,

Great prices on that multi probe. I likes! :)

Will be ordering soon!

Best wishes!

[Elite Aquaria]

Chad,

Thanks for your support...I just started using the SM801...

I love this meter...It has PH and TDS and uS combo...no more need for two meters.

I would have continued with my SM101 if my Bishoff conductivity meter would not have died...

[srusso]

Chad,

Thanks for your support...I just started using the SM801...

I love this meter...It has PH and TDS and uS combo...no more need for two meters.

I would have continued with my SM101 if my Bishoff conductivity meter would not have died...

I know the 801 tests Ph what are TDS and EC? EC stand for Electric Conductivity?

[Elite Aquaria]

Parts per million = TDS
Microsiemens = EC